Football

TMC MLA Sukumar Mahato excited to see Lionel Messi

Sukumar Mahato, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA representing the Sandeshkhali constituency in West Bengal, reached the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata to witness Lionel Messi. Mahato said seeing Messi in person will be a dream come true for him.

2025-12-13T05:16:02.499099+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi happy with 70-foot statue in Kolkata: Sujit Bose

West Bengal Minister and Sree Bhumi Sporting Club President Sujit Bose on Saturday said that football icon Lionel Messi and his team are happy with the 70-foot statue installed at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata. Messi, who is in the city to kick off his GOAT Tour India 2025, is scheduled to virtually unveil the statue today.

2025-12-13T04:04:58.841807+00:00 IST

Messi to virtually unveil his statue at Lake Town, Kolkata

The Argentine football legend arrived in the City of Joy early on Saturday morning to an overwhelming reception from fans. Enthusiastic supporters gathered in large numbers across key locations in Kolkata, eager to catch a glimpse of the global football icon, reflecting the immense popularity Messi enjoys in the country, particularly in West Bengal.

2025-12-13T03:28:05.931465+00:00 IST

Magic in the air as Lionel Messi reaches Kolkata

The magician, Lionel Messi, arrived in the City of Joy. Fans had been waiting for this moment for a long time, with thousands gathering for a glimpse of the Argentine icon. However, Messi had to be escorted through an alternate route due to the overwhelming crowd.

2025-12-12T22:01:57.257655+00:00 IST

"There's a great atmosphere": Dutta ahead of Messi's arrival

Promoter and organiser of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, has said that there's a great atmosphere of joy that the legendary footballer is coming to India after 14 years.

2025-12-12T20:10:13.603369+00:00 IST

“Messi will be on the ground for about an hour": Anuttam Reddy

Event organiser Anuttam Reddy shared details of Messi's schedule, saying, "Lionel Messi is expected to come at the stadium by 7:00-7.30 pm. Musical programs will start at 5.30 pm onwards. There is plenty of entertainment for everyone... Messi will be here with us on the ground for about 1 hour... There will be a lot of events... As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, he will engage with children."

2025-12-12T18:52:57.160601+00:00 IST

Messi fans go crazy to host Argentine legend

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi is visiting India in December 2025 as part of his highly anticipated "GOAT India Tour," marking his first visit since 2011, sparking immense excitement among fans.

2025-12-12T17:24:18.729096+00:00 IST

Ichapur tea seller paints house in Argentina colours

In a unique display of devotion towards Argentina's football team, a tea stall owner from Ichapur, Shib Shankar Patra, has painted his entire house in the iconic blue-and-white colours of the reigning World Cup champions. The lifelong Argentina supporter has also decorated his tea stall and room with pictures of Lionel Messi, whom he considers the greatest footballer of all time.

2025-12-12T16:37:20.855861+00:00 IST

Fans express excitement ahead of Messi’s arrival in Kolkata

Messi is set to arrive in Kolkata on December 13 for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, a three-day event spanning four major Indian cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, from December 13 to 15.

2025-12-12T12:56:21.568026+00:00 IST

Hyderabad gears up for football icon's arrival

Football icon Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India on December 13 for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, a three-day event spread across four major Indian cities, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, from December 13 to 15.

2025-12-12T08:13:24.510560+00:00 IST

Messi to arrive in Kolkata on December 13 

Messi, who is travelling from Miami, is scheduled to land in Kolkata at around 1:30 am. He will have an extensive line-up of engagements in the city throughout the day, beginning with meetings at 9:30 am.

2025-12-11T08:29:53.655465+00:00 IST

Arsenal top group stage with thrilling 3-0 Win Over Club Brugge

Arsenal topped the Champions League group with a 3-0 win over Club Brugge, courtesy of Noni Madueke's brace and Gabriel Martinelli's stunning goal. Meanwhile, Manchester City pulled off a thrilling 2-1 away win against Real Madrid, with Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland scoring for the visitors.

2025-12-11T08:03:06.029266+00:00 IST

Kolkata creates replica of Messi’s Miami home

The Argentina Football Fan Club Kolkata has created a striking tribute in Salt Lake, replicating Messi's Miami home with terrace statues, terracotta-tiled roofs, and life-sized cutouts of the footballer and his family.

2025-12-10T20:38:42.635051+00:00 IST

Kolkata: 70-foot iron statue of Messi unveiled

A 70-foot iron statue of football icon Lionel Messi, claimed as the biggest ever made of the Argentine superstar, has been completed by the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata.

2025-12-10T18:54:12.809065+00:00 IST

Parvathi Reddy on Messi’s ‘Goat India Tour 2025’ in Hyderabad

Speaking about the initiative, she said, "it is mostly focused on the football clinic that Messi is going to have."

2025-12-10T17:40:19.179577+00:00 IST

FIFA President condoles the death of former India forward

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condoled the death of former India international Mohammed Rahmatullah, who passed away on December 3

2025-12-10T13:30:08.657142+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: Bayern secures knockout phase spot

Bayern made a stunning comeback, scoring three goals to beat Sporting CP 3-1 in the ongoing Champions League, securing their spot in the knockout phase. Goals by Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl and Jonathan Tah sealed Bayern's fifth win of the campaign.

2025-12-10T03:56:29.870882+00:00 IST

Sesa Football Academy Women’s team qualifies for 9th IWL 2025

A new dawn shines on Goan football as Sesa Football Academy's (SFA) Senior Women's Team makes history by earning its first-ever qualification to the Indian Women's League (IWL), reinstating Goa's presence on the national stage after a three-year hiatus.

2025-12-10T03:16:29.698689+00:00 IST

Premier League: Manchester United Beat Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manchester United climbed to sixth in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-1 victory over bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Tuesday, as per Sky Sports.

2025-12-09T03:35:45.897458+00:00 IST

Salah unlikely to travel with Liverpool following outburst

A final decision on the veteran's participation has not been made as of Monday morning.

2025-12-08T15:01:54.705913+00:00 IST

Manipur champions in Dr. Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ NFC

Manipur clinched their 12th Dr. Talimeren Ao Junior Girls' National Football Championship Tier 1 title with a resounding 9-0 victory over Bengal at the RDT Stadium in Anantapur. The triumph also sealed a remarkable hat-trick of titles

2025-12-08T08:30:33.303413+00:00 IST