Football

Messi arrives in Jamnagar, Anant Ambani to host Argentine star

Football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Jamnagar, where the Argentine star is scheduled to visit Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, and will be hosted by Anant Ambani.

2025-12-15T17:03:02.600479+00:00 IST

Delhi roars as Messi Wraps up the G.O.A.T India Tour 2025

Marking Messi's second visit to India, the tour was spearheaded by leading Indian sports promoter Satadru Dutta through his company, A Satadru Dutta Initiative, with a focus on inspiring young footballers and reinforcing India's emergence as a destination for global sporting events.

2025-12-15T15:57:38.989807+00:00 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Messi, Suarez, De Paul

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta warmly welcomed football icons Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, marking the final leg of Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025.

2025-12-15T13:58:55.413701+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri shares heartwarming post for Messi

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri shared a heartwarming post on Instagram, describing his emotions after meeting Argentine legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul during Messi's GOAT India Tour event at iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 14.

2025-12-15T13:38:10.254340+00:00 IST

Jay Shah presents Indian Cricket Team jersey to Messi

ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented jerseys of the Indian Cricket team to star footballers Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday.

2025-12-15T12:37:03.234940+00:00 IST

Anant Ambani to host Messi, Suarez and others at Vantara

Anant Ambani is all set to host Argentine Legend Lionel Messi, along with Luis Suarez and others, at Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, with a one-night stop on Monday, forming a key part of the football star's GOAT Tour of India, according to Reliance Industries Limited soruces.

2025-12-15T12:28:06.440989+00:00 IST

"Thank you...": Mumbai Airport thanks Messi, Suarez for visit

Mumbai airport shared glimpses of football legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul after they departed from the city following their successful GOAT India Tour at the Wankhede Stadium on December 14.

2025-12-15T11:49:28.186943+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi reaches New Delhi, football icon's final pit stop

Argentine legend and FIFA World Cup-winning player Lionel Messi reached New Delhi on Monday, his final stop for his ongoing "GOAT India Tour" 2025. The legendary footballer was brought to New Delhi with a high level of security after a successful event in Mumbai on December 14.

2025-12-15T09:48:52.877357+00:00 IST

Fans gather in thousands ahead of Messi's arrival in Delhi

Fans queued up in large numbers outside Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium where football icon Lionel Messi is set to be present on Monday as he will cap off his GOAT India Tour with the Indian capital.

2025-12-15T08:27:31.468869+00:00 IST

“One and only GOAT”: Harbhajan delighted after meeting Messi

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressed delight after meeting Lionel Messi in Mumbai on Sunday, during the football legend's Mumbai leg of the GOAT India Tour.

2025-12-15T04:45:34.580385+00:00 IST

Aston Villa rally from behind to beat West Ham 3-2

Morgan Rogers struck twice in the second half as in-form Aston Villa fought back to secure a 3-2 victory over struggling West Ham. The win extends Aston Villa's impressive run to six consecutive Premier League victories, keeping their title challenge firmly on track, as per Sky Sports.

2025-12-15T03:25:34.241402+00:00 IST

Haaland double powers Man City to 3-0 win over Crystal Palace

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League table leaders Arsenal to two points with a commanding 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, inspired by two goals from Erling Haaland, as per Sky Sports.

2025-12-15T02:47:17.801276+00:00 IST

DDCA Secretary speaks on Messi's Delhi visit

Messi is set to conclude his GOAT India Tour 2025 in New Delhi on Monday and will participate in multiple events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-12-14T18:35:43.759347+00:00 IST

"We are all very excited to meet Lionel Messi": Ranjit Bajaj

Lionel Messi is set to conclude his GOAT India Tour 2025 in New Delhi on Monday and is set to participate in multiple events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, including meeting Minerva Academy footballers.

2025-12-14T17:37:37.584459+00:00 IST

'Super Sunday' in Mumbai as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri

Wankhede Stadium, which has witnessed some of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history, such as India's 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Virat Kohli's record-breaking 50th ODI century, amongst others, turned into a place where music, football, cricket, Bollywood and politics, some passions and professions uniting the entire country had a mega crossover for the ages, producing several visuals worthy of a 'Picture of the Day' contest.

2025-12-14T15:10:56.699632+00:00 IST

"He is one of those icons..." Hiranandani on Messi's event

Hiranandani Group MD Niranjan Hiranandani, one of the Co-Sponsors of Lionel Messi's event at the Wankhede Stadium, said the Argentine legend is a global icon and that they look forward to hosting him.

2025-12-14T13:02:36.655519+00:00 IST

AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey on Salt Lake chaos

The AIFF chief's remarks come amid widespread criticism of the event's organisation, which was marred by disorder and left fans disappointed, prompting questions about planning, crowd management, and the programme's intent.

2025-12-14T12:22:53.862510+00:00 IST

AIFF prez says Kolkata fiasco during Messi tour could cost India

Messi's Kolkata leg of the 'GOAT Tour 2025' ended in chaotic mode on Saturday. While the moment was supposed to be a moment of union between the World Cup-winning superstar and a football-crazy state, the presence of VIPs and politicians on the pitch with Messi sent fans into frenzy as they could barely catch a glimpse of the footballer for whom they had paid their hard-earned money. They alleged that their presence denied them a chance to catch a proper glimpse of the 38-year-old icon and the tents. The goal post in the stadium became the target of fans' anger, who vandalised the venue and threw plastic bottles at the VIPs gathered there.

2025-12-14T12:11:58.690910+00:00 IST

Fans go crazy ahead of Messi's event at Wankhede Stadium

Ahead of Messi's event at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, fans have gone crazy for the football icon. Many Lionel Messi fan have expressed their excitement to see the Argentine legend in their state.

2025-12-14T11:54:54.122948+00:00 IST

Supriya Sule extends best wishes ahead of Messi’s Mumbai event

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi reached Mumbai for his "GOAT India Tour 2025". NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule extended her best wishes to the fans and the people of Maharashtra, while stressing the importance of safety.

2025-12-14T09:23:38.908362+00:00 IST

GOAT India Tour promoter produced before Bidhannagar Court

The promoter and organiser of football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 was produced before the Bidhannagar Court on Sunday, a day after he was arrested over the chaotic incident at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

2025-12-14T08:51:49.480921+00:00 IST