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Anant Ambani gives Messi a million-dollar gift — literally

Lionel Messi visited Anant Ambani's Vantara, where he took part in Hindu rituals, experienced wildlife up close, and interacted with caregivers and conservation teams. The team exuded elegance in traditional attire, with a tilak applied on their foreheads while performing the rituals. Take a look at the photos.

Dec 17, 2025

Real or AI? Elvish Yadav, Jannat Zubair click photos with Messi for free; Fans say SRK paid Rs 10 lakh, stood in line

Social media influencer Elvish Yadav clicked a photo with football superstar Lionel Messi. The picture, which also includes actor and influencer Jannat Zubair, triggered a debate on social media, with users questioning whether the image was genuine or generated using artificial intelligence.

Dec 16, 2025

Messi in Delhi: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta booed; fans outraged over bird droppings at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul's four-city India tour came to an end on Monday. Several moments from the Delhi meet-and-greet have gone viral on social media. In one widely shared clip, Rodrigo De Paul is seen gently pushing aside a security guard to help a young boy get a photo with the football stars during the Delhi leg of the GOAT India Tour.

Dec 15, 2025

Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly slammed for sharing pictures with Messi amid event row [reactions]

Subhashree Ganguly is being mocked and criticised by netizens for having leverage over others and getting to meet the football sensation without being a football fan, and simply on the basis of popularity and political connections.

Dec 15, 2025

Amruta Fadnavis trolled for chewing gum while taking selfie with Messi; Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff booed

Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff attended Lionel Messi's India tour at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the crowd booed them during their felicitation by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Later, Messi shared a warm moment with Sachin Tendulkar, exchanging a Team India jersey for a football. Messi was also seen holding the Indian flag.

Dec 15, 2025

Messi plays football with Telangana CM, greets fans; internet claims Rs 10 lakh photo fee; did SRK pay to click with Messi?

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi visited the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium and played football with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. He also interacted with Rahul Gandhi. He will next visit Mumbai on Sunday, where it has been reported that Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, and Kareena Kapoor will be meeting him.

Dec 13, 2025

Kolkata Police Arrest Messi GOAT Tour Organiser Satadru Dutta After Chaos at Salt Lake Stadium

Kolkata Police arrested GOAT Tour organiser Satadru Dutta after chaos erupted at Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium. Dutta was detained while travelling to Hyderabad and has given a written assurance to refund all ticket buyers. Police officials said an investigation is underway, a government committee will probe the mismanagement, and authorities have ensured that fans will be compensated.

Dec 13, 2025

SRK, AbRam meet Lionel Messi in Kolkata; Messi exits stadium due to poor management, angry fans throw bottles and chairs at Stadium

Angry fans have resorted to vandalising banners and seats after Lionel Messi was forced to stop his lap of honour due to overcrowding around him. Fans couldn't get a glimpse of Messi. Earlier today, Messi met SRK and his son AbRam and also posed for pictures.

Dec 13, 2025

Messi's Injury Sidelines Him from Upcoming Matches Against Chile and Columbia

The Argentina team's captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of the upcoming matches against Chile and Colombia. The 37-year-old football icon is currently nursing an ankle ligament injury, which he sustained during Argentina's triumphant Copa America final against Colombia in July.

Aug 20, 2024

'Retirement not on my mind': Messi

Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement and says age will not be a determining factor in his decision to end his playing career.

Mar 28, 2024

Lionel Messi wins 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022 and Argentina was the biggest winner of the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 here.

Feb 28, 2023

"GOAT meets GOAT": Amitabh Bachchan greets Ronaldo, Messi ahead of PSG vs Riyadh XI match

Amitabh Bachchan was the guest of honour at a football match in Riyadh. He interacted with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.

Jan 20, 2023

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi dazzles as Argentina win their third title against France

Lionel Messi's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup finally materialised on Sunday at Lusail Stadium with Argentina surviving a few anxious moments to register a fighting 4-2 penalty shoot win over defending champions France.

Dec 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Alvarez's brace, Messi's goal guides Argentina's win; Messi praises Argentina coaching staff for team's victory

Lionel Messi hailed Argentina's coaching staff for masterminding his team's 3-0 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup semifinal here on Wednesday.

Dec 14, 2022

La Finalissima: Messi leads Argentina with another trophy after 3-0 win over Italy

National team success is finally coming on the way of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, late in his trophy-filled club career. Messi was rewarded with the Man of the Match award of La Finalissima.

Jun 2, 2022

FIFA's 2021 Best awards: Lewandowski says not upset about being ignored by Messi [Reaction]

Robert Lewandowski has no regrets not having received a vote from Lionel Messi for the FIFA's Best male player awards of 2021. While Portuguese superstar Ronaldo placed the Bayern Munich striker on first position in his voting, the Argentine striker left him out in his choice for the first three.

Jan 19, 2022

Messi can only leave Barcelona if release clause is paid: LaLiga

LaLiga has spoken on the matter of Messi leaving Barcelona. The Spanish football league said the player can only leave once the release clause is paid.

Sep 1, 2020

Messi 'wants' to end career at Camp Nou, insists Barca chief

Barcelona Chief Bartomeu has once again come forward to insist that Messi will continue to play for Barcelona and the rest is hearsay, even if speculation is rife that Messi is unhappy with the club's leadership.

Aug 7, 2020

Have no doubt that Messi will re-sign contract: Barca chief

As reports emerge that Lionel Messi is unhappy with the leadership of Barcelona, the chief Josep Maria Bartomeu has confidence that the footballer will re-sign with the team.

Jul 27, 2020

Messi voted as world's best by Bundesliga players, Klopp best manager

In a vote, Messi won among the Bundesliga players as the best player in the world while Jurgen Klopp was voted as the best manager.

Jul 21, 2020