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Messi event vandalism: Organiser Shatadru Dutta gets interim bail

January 19, 2026 9:37 pm

The court had rejected his petition before on the ground that he was “very influential” and could easily escape if granted bail.

'I like wine, but if not, I have my usual...': Lionel Messi's go-to beverage of choice has left the internet buzzing

January 18, 2026 12:00 pm

"The mess at home with the three kids running around everywhere ends up oversaturating me, and I like a moment of solitude," Messi added.

David Beckham poses with the MLS Cup trophy with Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo)

'Don't see myself as a coach’: Lionel Messi reveals surprising role he wants after retirement

January 07, 2026 11:54 pm

Messi already partially owns a football club called Deportivo LSM which is currently in Uruguay’s fourth-division.

Messi fans wrestle over football in Delhi

Fans wrestle over football after Lionel Messi kicks it towards them at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium: WATCH

December 17, 2025 12:36 pm

Messi's clip quickly triggered strong reactions online, with social media users divided over what they saw. While some found humour in the chaos, others were openly critical.

West Bengal Sports Minister resigns over Messi event chaos: Who is Aroop Biswas?

December 17, 2025 1:34 pm

The Tollygunj MLA since 2006, Biswas and his brother Swaroop are the Trinamool Congress's links to the Bengali film and entertainment industry.

Lionel Messi’s Delhi event fans paying Rs 6,000 find bird poop seats at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Lionel Messi’s Delhi event draws backlash as fans paying Rs 6,000 find filthy seats at Arun Jaitley Stadium: ‘Apni risk par aayein’

December 16, 2025 11:36 am

Several fans complained about the condition of the seating, videos of which quickly began circulating on social media.

Lionel Messi GOAT tour Thank you Mumbai Police

‘Thank you, Mumbai police’: Lionel Messi fans applaud cops at Wankhede stadium after smooth GOAT India tour event

December 16, 2025 10:10 am

The spontaneous show of gratitude to the Mumbai police struck a chord online, with many users praising the officers for keeping things calm and organised during football legend Lionel Messi’s visit.

Lionel Messi fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium chanted ‘AQI, AQI’ when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta got on the stage. (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

‘AQI, AQI’ chorus as Delhi CM arrives for Messi event amid spike in air pollution

December 16, 2025 10:51 am

The foggy conditions also played a role in Messi's charter flight to the capital getting delayed. Scheduled to land at 10.45 am, he touched down at 2.30 pm resulting in him reaching the venue at 4:30pm.

Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly trolled for sharing photos with Lionel Messi; husband Raj Chakrabarty steps in to defend her

December 15, 2025 6:21 pm

After Lionel Messi's chaotic Kolkata visit, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly shared pictures with the footballer on social media. The post sparked backlash, prompting her husband, Raj Chakrabarty, to come out in her support.

Lionel Messi waves at fans along with his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as part of Messi's India tour. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirshekar)

Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Che Guevara: How two different countries found same heroes

December 15, 2025 9:10 am

From the revolutionary leader who arrived in India in 1959 to the two football superstars, India has adored the Argentinians and the story was no different when Messi came calling