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Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Lionel Messi's tour of India descends into chaos as fans hurl seats and invade pitch

Messi's brief, heavily guarded 20-minute appearance in Kolkata led to fan protests, property damage and an official probe after spectators complained they couldn't see him.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Lionel Messi statue unveiling in India marred by fan unrest

Lionel Messi's India 'GOAT Tour' opening in Kolkata descended into chaos, cutting his appearance short amid fan pitch invasions and ripped-up seats.
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
8 hours ago

Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour descends into chaos with angry fans hurling chairs onto the pitch in Kolkata

Fans at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium vandalised the venue after Lionel Messi's brief, poorly visible appearance provoked anger and the event was cut short.
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Fans storm pitch after Messi leaves India event early DW 12/13/2025

Heavy security and limited access left many waiting for hours without seeing him. After he left early, some fans reacted angrily, citing ticket price. Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata after football star Lionel Messi left the arena earlier than expected. Messi, who is on a three-day visit billed as a "GOAT Tour," arrived in the eastern state of West Bengal early Saturday.
Soccer (FIFA)
#india-tour
#india-visit
fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

India: Messi returns to Kolkata to a hero's welcome DW 12/13/2025

Lionel Messi visited Kolkata, greeted by massive crowds and a 70-foot statue, while touring four Indian cities with Inter Miami teammates on a short GOAT Tour.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Can Lionel Messi's visit boost Indian football? DW 12/12/2025

Lionel Messi is touring India, visiting four cities, inaugurating a 70-foot statue, participating in events, and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
22 hours ago

Muted Lionel Messi ceremony reveals MLS divide as commissioner issues clubs and players familiar warning

Lionel Messi's presence raises MLS stature, but empty-stadium optics and limited media access reveal persistent structural and engagement problems for the league.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Erling Haaland inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi - not only for their goals...

Of course. I think for every single football player on this planet, both Cristiano and Messi are an example of what you should do, how you should do to be able to perform at the highest level for 15 years in the greatest leagues.
Manchester City
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago

Iniesta weighs in on Messi's return, Pedri and Araujo's condition - 'Don't know if there is a wound or not' | Barca Universal

Lionel Messi's importance to Barcelona remains unquestioned, while uncertainty persists about any rift or a potential future return.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour

Lionel Messi will embark on a three-day 'GOAT Tour' in India, unveiling a 70ft Kolkata statue and appearing at fan events in four cities.
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 days ago

Barcelona U16s battle back to draw with River Plate on opening day of Messi Cup

FC Barcelona's under-16s opened their Messi Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against River Plate in Miami, battling back late on a humid first day that delivered goals, big storylines, and a strong dose of spotlight thanks to the presence of Lionel Messi himself. The inaugural edition of the youth tournament, created by Messi's production company and unveiled back in October, brings together eight of the world's top academies for a week of competition at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium and the Florida Blue Training Center.
FC Barcelona
#inter-miami
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lionel Messi's MLS Cup victory punctuates successful first act with Inter Miami as new era appears on the horizon with 'Barcelona Reunion' over

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lionel Messi's MLS Cup victory punctuates successful first act with Inter Miami as new era appears on the horizon with 'Barcelona Reunion' over

#mls-mvp
#argentina
fromSoccer News
4 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Angola 0-2 Argentina: Messi and Martinez combine to ensure winning finish to 2025 - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
4 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Angola 0-2 Argentina: Messi and Martinez combine to ensure winning finish to 2025 - Soccer News

#mls-cup
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Thomas Muller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami

fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Thomas Muller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami

Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Guardiola tells Cherki to learn from Messi after rabona assist

Rayan Cherki produced a rabona assist for Phil Foden in Manchester City's 3-0 win, prompting praise that he should learn from Lionel Messi.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

Through the Years: Thomas Muller vs. Lionel Messi

Inter Miami faces Vancouver Whitecaps in their first MLS Cup Final, featuring Lionel Messi, retiring Sergio Busquets, and a Messi–Thomas Müller head-to-head storyline.
#mls-cup-2025
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

2025 MLS Cup preview: Messi's Miami have too much momentum for Caps to stop

fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

2025 MLS Cup preview: Messi's Miami have too much momentum for Caps to stop

Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Argentina to start WC title defense against Algeria

Argentina opens World Cup title defense against Algeria in Group J, also facing Austria and Jordan in the expanded 48-nation tournament.
#thomas-muller
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Kompany: The whole of Munich is behind Muller in MLS Cup showdown with Messi - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Kompany: The whole of Munich is behind Muller in MLS Cup showdown with Messi - Soccer News

#mls
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

MLS Cup in Miami is all about Messi. Can Muller, Vancouver crash the party?

fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How MLS keeps getting better beyond Messi's magic -- but no one seems to care

fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

MLS Cup in Miami is all about Messi. Can Muller, Vancouver crash the party?

fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How MLS keeps getting better beyond Messi's magic -- but no one seems to care

#joan-laporta
fromBarca Universal
1 week ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta discusses relationship with Messi, tribute plans, and statue - 'The best player in history' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona VP confirms the club intends to dedicate a statue to Lionel Messi - 'We are already planning' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
1 week ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta discusses relationship with Messi, tribute plans, and statue - 'The best player in history' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona VP confirms the club intends to dedicate a statue to Lionel Messi - 'We are already planning' | Barca Universal

#pep-guardiola
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Will Lionel Messi go to 2026 World Cup? 'At worst, I'll be watching'

Lionel Messi may not play at the 2026 World Cup despite expressing a desire to participate.
#fc-barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 week ago
FC Barcelona

Deco shuts down possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona - 'It was never even considered' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta firmly rules out Messi return as player - 'If you live in the past you hardly move forward' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
1 week ago
FC Barcelona

Deco shuts down possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona - 'It was never even considered' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta firmly rules out Messi return as player - 'If you live in the past you hardly move forward' | Barca Universal

fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Tadeo Allende, the man helping Messi lead Inter Miami's attack into the MLS Cup Final

It was Tadeo Allende, the 26-year-old Argentine only at Inter Miami for one year, on a loan from Spanish club Celta de Vigo, who scored a hat trick in the 5-1 win over New York City FC to send Inter Miami to its first MLS Cup Final. In 31 games during the regular season, Allende scored 11 goals. In the playoffs, he has scored eight.
Soccer (FIFA)
#lamine-yamal
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona legend Jordi Alba weighs in on Lamine-Messi comparisons - 'There's no comparison' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona legend Jordi Alba weighs in on Lamine-Messi comparisons - 'There's no comparison' | Barca Universal

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYCFC rolled over by Allende, Inter Miami 5-1 in Eastern Conference Final | amNewYork

Inter Miami beat New York City FC 5-1 as Tadeo Allende scored a hat trick and Lionel Messi assisted to secure the MLS Eastern Conference title.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NYCFC embracing 'bulletproof' mindset to combat Messi, Miami

NYCFC will adopt a 'bulletproof' mindset to focus on responsibilities and neutralize Lionel Messi's influence in the Eastern Conference final.
#mls-playoffs
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

2025 MLS playoffs conference finals preview: Can Muller lead the Caps to MLS Cup?

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

2025 MLS playoffs conference semis preview: Can Cincy trio best Miami's Fab Four?

fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

2025 MLS playoffs conference finals preview: Can Muller lead the Caps to MLS Cup?

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

2025 MLS playoffs conference semis preview: Can Cincy trio best Miami's Fab Four?

Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Lennart Karl reveals his childhood idol...though it won't come as a big shock

Lennart Karl is a left-footed, right-sided dribbler with strong passing vision who cites Lionel Messi as his idol and Martin Ødegaard as his role model.
fromESPN
2 weeks ago

Cincinnati 0-4 Miami (Nov 23, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

Captain Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the night, connecting with Mateo Silvetti to head the ball into the net and earn the early lead for the visiting team. Messi then assisted on the second goal by setting up Silvetti, who rocketed the ball into the lower right corner of the goal from the left side of the field.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin sidelines hockey talk to ask reporters the real question: 'Taylor Swift or Messi?'

Alex Ovechkin asked reporters whether Taylor Swift or Lionel Messi is more famous, arguing for Messi while a colleague defended Swift.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago

FourFourTwo Discussion Club: Who are the five best players of the 21st Century?

To almost everyone, two of the slots are taken by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo but it's after that where things get interesting with so many fantastic players to pick from. You may like There's just just so many standout names from 2000 to 2025 The new millennium started where the last ended, with Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo (R9) at the top of the mountain, and the modern game, led most notably by Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
Soccer (FIFA)
#victor-font
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Victor Font lambasts Laporta over Lionel Messi exit - "He chose Florentino Perez over Leo" | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font: "When I win, the first thing I'll do is call Messi" | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Victor Font lambasts Laporta over Lionel Messi exit - "He chose Florentino Perez over Leo" | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font: "When I win, the first thing I'll do is call Messi" | Barca Universal

#camp-nou
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Sergio Busquets: "A source of pride for us that Messi is always associated with Barcelona" | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Sergio Busquets: "A source of pride for us that Messi is always associated with Barcelona" | Barca Universal

#barcelona
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi 'the first phone call' to make for Barcelona presidential candidate

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi 'the first phone call' to make for Barcelona presidential candidate

Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago

Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono heaps praise on Barcelona's past and present - Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal

Franco Mastantuono says Lionel Messi is the best ever, praises Lamine Yamal, and vows to return to form for Real Madrid after injury.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago

Former Argentina full-back spills inside story of Espanyol's secret attempt to sign Messi - 'They made a move' | Barca Universal

RCD Espanyol approached Pablo Zabaleta to explore signing a young Lionel Messi due to Barcelona's filled non-EU registration spots.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 weeks ago

Could Lionel Messi have done it on a wet Wednesday in Stoke? Legendary Potters boss Tony Pulis gives his verdict

Lionel Messi would have coped with Stoke City's physical, windy Britannia Stadium and intimidating atmosphere, showing his ability in harsh Premier League conditions.
fromESPN
4 weeks ago

Angola 0-2 Argentina (Nov 14, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet and added an assist for Lautaro Martínez as Argentina ran out 2-0 winners over Angola in Luanda. Argentina were in Angola as special guests of the southern African nation as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal. The game was played at Angola's 11 November Stadium, named after its independence day.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
4 weeks ago

Angola 0-2 Argentina: Report, result and goals as Messi shines in easy win

Argentina beat Angola 2-0, with moments of quality from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez securing the win.
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