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"We do love the sport, but perhaps not enough to support our own players": Jhingan laments over state of Indian football amid Messi tour hype

Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan expressed concerns over the money spent over Argentina football icon Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour', while the Indian domestic football tournaments, Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League, struggle to find sponsorship b... read..

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Messi thanks India for "warm welcome, great hospitality" following "GOAT India Tour" conclusion

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi thanked India for its love and affection following the conclusion of his 'GOAT India Tour', which saw chaos and some memorable crossovers trending nationwide.... read..

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Suvendu Adhikari, BJP protest in Kolkata over Messi event mismanagement; demands CM resignation, Aroop Biswas' custody

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, along with BJP workers, on Wednesday staged a protest against the state government, alleging mismanagement during football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkat... read..

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"Not only was there total mismanagement...there was also attempt to hide the truth...": Bengal Governor on Messi event chaos

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday pulled up the state government for the chaos and vandalism at Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, saying that the CEO of Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) tried to hide the truth... read..

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"So many people were killed at Kumbh Mela...New Delhi railway station stampede": Abhishek Banerjee defends Bengal govt after Messi event chaos

Amid sharp political sparring over the chaos that marred football icon Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday defended the West Bengal government, asserting that the state administration acted ... read..

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BJP MP Shashank Mani criticises West Bengal government after stampede at Messi event

BJP MP Shashank Mani on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Mamata Banerjee over the chaos and vandalism at Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.... read..

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Messi Tour Chaos: Mamata Banerjee takes charge of state sports after minister resigns

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken charge of the state's sports ministry, following the resignation of cabinet minister Aroop Biswas, who stepped down from his role amid a probe into the chaos that erupted during Lionel Messi's appearanc... read..

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"Power-Hungry politics brought shame": BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC over Messi event chaos

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following chaos during football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.... read..

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Lionel Messi departs from Jamnagar airport after visiting Vantara

Football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday departed from Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, where the Argentine footballer was hosted by Anant Ambani.... read..

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Still waiting for file on resignation: WB Governor after Sports Minister steps down due to Messi tour chaos

Shortly after West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned from his post on Tuesday amid the probe into the Messi tour chaos, Governor CV Ananda Bose said that he still hasn't received the resignation letter of the minister for formal acceptance.... read..

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Messi Tour Chaos: WB Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns, SIT constituted to probe negligence

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned from his post on Tuesday following the chaos that erupted during Footballer Messi's GOAT India Tour in Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accepted Biswas' resignation earlier today.... read..

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Lionel Messi experiences unforgettable moments with sacred Indian traditions at Vantara

Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma,... read..

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Mamata Banerjee did what BJP, CPM cannot not do: TMC leader on state govt launching probe over Messi tour chaos

Hailing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for taking strict action against the people responsible for law and order during the Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh said on Tuesday that the CM has done what BJP... read..

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"One and only GOAT": Harbhajan Singh delighted after meeting Lionel Messi in Mumbai

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.... read..

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Messi arrives in Jamnagar, Anant Ambani to host Argentine star at Vantara

Football icon Lionel Messi, along with Suarez, Rodrigo De Paul, and other members of the GOAT India Tour arrived in Jamnagar on Monday, where the Argentine star is scheduled to visit Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, and will be hosted... read..

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Ajay Devgn meets footballers Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Rodrigo De Paul in Mumbai

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn met Argentina football star Lionel Messi on Sunday. The football star was joined by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul.... read..

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New Delhi roars as Lionel Messi wraps up the G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 in style

New Delhi hosted the grand finale of Lionel Messi's "G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025" on December 15, bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth and successful closure amid immense fan enthusiasm.... read..

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Messi, Suarez, De Paul to final Leg of GOAT India Tour

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta 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.... read..

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Anant Ambani to host Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and others at Vantara during the GOAT India Tour

Anant Ambani is all set to host Argentinian 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.... read..

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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.... read..

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"Thank you for experience that will live on in city's memories": 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. Mumbai airport thanked Messi, Suarez, and... read..

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"Only those who have the permit will go on the main ground": DDCA Secretary speaks on Messi's Delhi visit amid tight security after Kolkata chaos

Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) Secretary Ashok Sharma said the police are taking strict measures to ensure security during Lionel Messi's visit, following the chaotic opening event in Kolkata.... read..

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"In a rare crossover moment for global sport": BCCI share snippets from Lionel Messi's Delhi event

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared some snippets from Lionel Messi's event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday. The Argentine legend Messi, along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, visited Delhi after events in Kolkata, ... read..

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'Messi, Messi' chants echo outside Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of Argentine legend's Delhi visit

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.... read..

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"Meeting the man who makes me very happy": Chhetri shares heartwarming post for Messi

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri shared a heartwarming post on Instagram, describing his emotions after meeting Argentine legend Lionel Messi during his GOAT India Tour event at iconic Wankhede Stadium here.... read..

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Lionel Messi reaches New Delhi, football icon's final pit stop for 'GOAT India Tour'

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.... read..

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"Why are spectators being arrested?" Suvendu Adhikari questions arrests after Messi's Kolkata visit turns into chaos

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers.... read..

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"Luxury Time Zone": BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar slams Rahul Gandhi over Hyderabad stadium visit to meet Lionel Messi

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent visit to the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad to meet Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, accusing ... read..

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"We're all very excited to meet Lionel Messi": Minerva Academy founder 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.... read..

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"He has that legacy": Fans go crazy ahead of Lionel Messi's event at Wankhede Stadium

After completing Kolkata and Hyderabad events, Argentine legend Lionel Messi has reached Mumbai for his "GOAT India Tour 2025" on Sunday.... read..

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"West Bengal Sports Minister was more in frame than Messi...": AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey on Salt Lake chaos

Reacting to the chaos at football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey launched a sharp criticism of the manner in which the programme was ... read..

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Messi Kolkata event poorly managed, administration responsible: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has criticised the West Bengal government over the handling of the Argentina footballer Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, saying the administration failed to manage the large crowd properly and accused officials from the state gov... read..

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My client has no connection with allegations levelled against him: Messi's GOAT India Tour promoter Satadru Dutta's lawyer

In the wake of promoter and organiser of football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, arrested over the chaotic incident at the Salt Lake Stadium, his lawyer Dyutimoy Bhattacharya said that his client had no connections with the alleg... read..

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AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey feels Salt Lake Stadium fiasco during Messi's visit could dent India's soft power as it aims to host 2036 Olympics

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president,... read..

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"He is one of those icons..." Co-Sponsor Niranjan Hiranandani on Lionel Messi's event at Wankhede Stadium

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 they look forward to hosting him.... read..

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BJP's Amit Malviya blames TMC leaders for chaos at Messi's event, accuses them of "making a private spectacle" of themselves

BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya on Sunday blamed Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders for the chaos during the GOAT India Tour of football icon Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, accusing them of making a "private spectacle" of themselves.... read..

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"Today was a 10/10 day": Sachin posts following meeting with football icon Messi

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar posted a wholesome tweet following his meeting with Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.... read..

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"Will submit our report as soon as possible": Committee head investigating Messi's event chaos at Salt Lake stadium

Retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, who is heading the inquiry committee formed by the Bengal government to investigate the chaos during the GOAT India Tour of Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, visited the... read..

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'Total collapse of law and order': Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Bengal govt over chaos at Messi's Kolkata event

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government over the chaos that erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's Kolkata appearance, alleging a "total collapse of law and order" in the state and bl... read..

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GOAT India Tour 2025: Messi thanks Hyderabad crowd for "love and affection", fans, players rejoice at witnessing the icon

Following a memorable night at Hyderabad, his second pit stop during the 'GOAT India Tour 2025', Argentina's World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi extended a special thanks to fans present at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.... read..

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Messi in Mumbai: A 'Super Sunday' for fans as football icon meets Indian sporting icons Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Chhetri

It was a memorable day for cricket and football fans alike present at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium as Argentina football icon Lionel Messi graced the venue with his presence as a part of his 'GOAT India Tour' 2025 and met Indian football legend Sunil ... read..

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"People chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' committed vandalism, football fans didn't": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on chaos during Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium

Following the chaos during the GOAT India Tour of football icon Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh asked on Sunday if the bedlam was orchestrated to defame Kolkata, and an investigation should be conducted to find out whether this w... read..

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BJP's Suvendu Adhikari demands termination of Bengal Sports Minister, Fire Minister following over chaos during Messi's GOAT tour

Following the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari demanded termination of Sports Minister Aroop Biswas and Fire Mini... read..

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"Incident brought untold shame to football lovers": WB Governor Bose visits Salt Lake stadium following chaos during Messi's Tour

Following the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during the football star Lionel Messi's Kolkata leg of GOAT India Tour 2025, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday visited the stadium with Chief Secretary of West Bengal, Dr Manoj Pant.... read..

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Kareena Kapoor gears up for Messi's GOAT Tour in Mumbai with sons Taimur, Jeh; shares pic

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is all set to attend the legendary footballer Messi in Mumbai at the ongoing GOAT India Tour on Sunday. She will be accompanied by her sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan, at this high-profile event.... read..

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Supriya Sule extends best wishes ahead of Lionel 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.... read..

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"Event hijacked by TMC, everyone around Messi were TMC people": Sukanta Majumdar on Kolkata chaos

The much-anticipated appearance of football superstar Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned chaotic on Sunday, sparking a political row, with Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar accusing the West Bengal government of mismanagement.... read..

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Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande slams Bengal CM over Messi's Kolkata event debacle, says it "damaged India's image"

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Manisha Kayande on Sunday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the mismanagement of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, terming it a "mess" created by the TMC government.... read..

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"Condemn BJP for bringing politics into sports events": TMC MP Saugata Roy on Kolkata's Messi event chaos

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Sunday said that the Chief Minister has appointed an inquiry committee to probe the mismanagement during Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium and added that it is not appropriate to comment on... read..

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Lionel Messi reaches Mumbai; football icon's third pit stop for 'GOAT India Tour'

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Mumbai for the third venue of the GOAT India Tour, continuing his visit to the country.... read..

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Salt Lake Stadium chaos: Messi's GOAT India Tour promoter sent to 14-day police custody

The promoter and organiser of football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, 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.... read..

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