Lionel Messi: News
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born, June 24, 1987, to a working-class family in Rosario, Argentina. He plays for both Barcelona club and Argentina national team. He played for Argentina for the first time in FIFA youth championship in 2005 and led it to victory. He won an Olympic gold medal in 2008 in football at the Beijing Olympics. https://www.facebook.com/leomessi
Year-ender: How sports broke the internet in 2025
Like every year, 2025 saw several sports moments captivate the internet.
How Messi and Ronaldo reached new heights in 2025: Stats
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continued to stamp their authority despite being in the twilight of their football careers.
WB sports minister resigns over chaos at Lionel Messi's event
Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the mess during football icon Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India' tour in Kolkata, Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh said.
Delhi CM booed with 'AQI' chants during Messi event
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was greeted with chants of "AQI, AQI" at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The event was to welcome football legend Lionel Messi as part of his India tour.
Inside Messi's ₹136cr private jet that flew him to India
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, is in India for the GOAT India Tour 2025. He arrived at Kolkata airport on December 13.
₹1 crore for a handshake! Messi mania draws Delhi elite
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, is set to grace New Delhi on Monday (December 15).
Want closed-door 'meet-and-greet' with Messi in Delhi? Cough up ₹1cr
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will arrive in New Delhi on Monday as part of his four-city tour of India.
Messi's Delhi visit today: Traffic diversions, parking restrictions in place
Argentinian football star Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Delhi on Monday as part of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025.
Messi's Mumbai visit: Maharashtra CM hails city's 'GOAT' crowd
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has praised Mumbai for its disciplined and respectful crowd during the G.O.A.T Tour event at Wankhede Stadium on December 14.
1,000 additional security personnel deployed for Messi's Delhi event
In light of the chaos that erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during the recent GOAT event featuring Lionel Messi, the Delhi Police have stepped up security measures for the upcoming show at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Messi Kolkata event chaos 'pre-planned'...? TMC alleges 'saffron' hand
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised questions over the recent chaos and vandalism during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit.
Messi Kolkata event organizer sent to 14-day police custody
The Bidhannagar court has remanded Satadru Dutta, the promoter and organizer of Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, to 14 days of police custody, according to ANI.
Who is Satadru Dutta, organizer of Messi event in Kolkata?
The "G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025," featuring football legend Lionel Messi, ended in chaos at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
Messi's Kolkata event organizer arrested, police promise ticket refund
The West Bengal police have arrested the organizer of a recent event featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, Hindustan Times reported.
Mamata Banerjee apologizes to Messi, fans after stadium chaos
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly apologized to football superstar Lionel Messi and his fans after a chaotic event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Messi's Kolkata visit turns chaotic as fans vandalize stadium
The GOAT Tour of football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned into a nightmare on Saturday.
Watch: Messi meets SRK, poses with AbRam in Kolkata
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is currently on a three-day tour of India.
It'll be SRK x Lionel Messi in Kolkata this Saturday!
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to attend the first leg of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 in Kolkata.
₹10L for a photo with Messi? Hyderabad prepares for tour
Football legend Lionel Messi will reach India on Saturday for The GOAT Tour.
Mbappe is faster than Messi, Ronaldo! Check out this record
Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to score 400 career goals, achieving this milestone at the age of 26 years and 328 days.
Joan Laporta dismisses Lionel Messi's Barcelona return possibility: Details here
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has dismissed the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club as "unrealistic."
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first-ever billionaire footballer: What's his net worth?
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese superstar, has become the first-ever billionaire in football history.
Lionel Messi's India visit to feature Neymar, Suarez? Details here
Football legend Lionel Messi's second trip to India is confirmed for December 13.
Lionel Messi's Argentina set to play in Kochi: Report
The Argentine national football team, led by global superstar Lionel Messi, is set to visit India for an international friendly match in November.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Presenting the CONMEBOL Qualifiers in stats
The CONMEBOL Qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end.
Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees revealed: Check out!
The nominees for the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2025 award have been announced.
Lamine Yamal to join Barcelona legends with number 10 jersey
FC Barcelona have announced that their young star Lamine Yamal will wear the iconic No. 10 jersey next season.
PSG knock Inter Miami out of Club World Cup: Stats
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have thrashed Inter Miami 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup, knocking Lionel Messi's team out of the tournament.
Holders Argentina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026: Decoding stats
Argentina have booked their berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup main round.
Fans to witness Lionel Messi play in India this October
Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will be visiting India for an international exhibition match in October. The match will be played in Kerala, marking the team's return to India after 14 years.
Lionel Messi gutted to miss FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Details
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil with a "low-grade" adductor injury. His club, Inter Miami, confirmed the news.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops 2024's highest-paid athletes list: Key details
Renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete of 2024 by Sportico.
'Travesty': Musk on billionaire George Soros receiving US's highest award
United States President Joe Biden announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday. Among the 19 honorees was entrepreneur and philanthropist George Soros, a decision that has sparked controversy.
Hillary Clinton, George Soros to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
United States President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 distinguished individuals on Saturday.
Robert Lewandowski races to 100 Champions League goals: Key stats
Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has become just the third player in UEFA Champions League/European Cup history to score 100 or more goals.
Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi equal these massive records
Lautaro Martinez, the 27-year-old Inter Milan captain, has leveled Diego Maradona's record in Argentina's all-time scoring charts.
MLS: Messi bags hat-trick as Inter Miami set points record
Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, scored a stunning 11-minute hat-trick to help his team record the most points in a Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo with 10th international hat-trick: Stats
Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old Inter Miami forward, once again proved why he is the GOAT by scoring his 10th international hat-trick in a crucial contest at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier.
Lionel Messi lifts his 46th career trophy: Decoding stats
Inter Miami clinched their first-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporters's Shield, thanks to a stellar performance by Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old captain of Argentina's national football team, is set to make a comeback in the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.
Messi's triumphant return from injury: Two goals in 4 minutes
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, made a triumphant return to the field after a three-month injury hiatus.