Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi Participates in Hindu Rituals and Wildlife Conservation Activities During Vantara Visit in India
Dec 17, 2025 02:48 pm CST
Football legend Lionel Messi visited Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife conservation center in Gujarat's Jamnagar during his GOAT Tour 2025. The Argentine star participated in traditional Hindu rituals including Ganesh Puja and interacted with rescued animals, while a lion cub was named "Lionel" in his honor. Photos of his culturally immersive visit went viral, showcasing the perfect blend of sports, spirituality, and conservation efforts.
Bengal Minister's Resignation Over Messi Event Chaos Criticized for Spelling Errors
Dec 17, 2025 02:14 pm CST
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered his resignation following the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, but his letter has gone viral for containing multiple spelling errors in Bengali, including misspelling his own portfolio title. The BJP has criticized the minister while football fans remain angry about VIPs preventing their access to the football legend during his brief appearance.
Lionel Messi's Planned Meeting with PM Modi: The Jersey Gift That Never Happened
Dec 17, 2025 01:28 am CST
Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi had agreed to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his India tour and had even purchased a special jersey as a birthday gift, reveals former Union Minister Praful Patel. The high-profile meeting never materialized due to scheduling conflicts with the PM's Jordan visit, following Messi's controversial abbreviated appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas Offers Resignation Following Lionel Messi Event Chaos in Kolkata
Dec 16, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Following the chaotic Lionel Messi event at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered his resignation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The controversy erupted when fans who paid thousands for tickets were unable to see Messi properly as he was surrounded by VIPs. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to investigate the mismanagement, while the CM has temporarily taken charge of the sports portfolio pending an impartial inquiry.
Union Minister Rijiju Criticizes Telangana CM Reddy's Football Skills in Exhibition Match with Lionel Messi
Dec 16, 2025 12:30 pm CST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's friendly football match with Lionel Messi during the G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 sparked political commentary when Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Reddy's passing skills. The exhibition match featured Reddy leading a team of talented government school students against the football legend, drawing significant public attention and mixed reactions on social media.
Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in Mumbai: Young Footballers to Meet the Legend at Wankhede Stadium
Dec 14, 2025 07:31 pm CST
Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour arrives in Mumbai, featuring Project Mahadeva to develop grassroots football talent across Maharashtra. Selected under-13 footballers will meet the legend at Wankhede Stadium and receive five-year scholarships for professional development. Messi's packed schedule includes a Padel tournament, exhibition match, and charity fashion show with numerous celebrities in attendance.
Political Tension Erupts Following Messi's Chaotic Kolkata Visit: TMC Questions "Saffron" Presence at Stadium Incident
Dec 14, 2025 04:29 pm CST
The aftermath of Lionel Messi's brief appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium has sparked a political controversy, with ruling Trinamool Congress suggesting the chaos was potentially "pre-planned" and questioning the presence of saffron flags at the event. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has apologized for the incident where fans, unable to see their idol properly, vandalized the stadium, while political parties trade accusations about responsibility for the mismanagement.
Organiser of Messi's India Tour Denied Bail Following Kolkata Stadium Chaos Incident
Dec 14, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of Lionel Messi's 'G.O.A.T. Tour of India', has been denied bail and remanded to 14-day police custody following chaotic scenes at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. The event descended into disorder when fans, who paid up to Rs 14,000 per ticket, were unable to see Messi due to crowds of politicians and VIPs surrounding the football star.
Chaos at Messi's India Visit: Security Concerns, Fan Violence, and Serious Legal Charges
Dec 14, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated return to India ended in turmoil when fans at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, unable to see the football icon despite expensive tickets, turned violent. Event organizer Satadru Dutta faces serious charges including waging war against the government following the incident that forced Messi's premature evacuation.
West Bengal Governor Denied Stadium Entry Following Messi Event Chaos in Kolkata
Dec 14, 2025 01:32 pm CST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was denied entry to Salt Lake Stadium hours after chaos erupted during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit. The Governor condemned the incident as disrespectful to his constitutional position, while police arrested the event organizer following fan vandalism due to alleged mismanagement that prevented spectators from seeing the football legend.