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Fans storm the Salt Lake Stadium after Lionel Messi's fleeting appearance on Saturday. (Express Photo by Sayak Dutta)

Messi tour Day 1: Chaos as angry fans ransack stadium in Kolkata; organiser heldSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 09:37 IST

The incident happened after Messi left the field after only 20 minutes after arriving at the stadium at 11.30 AM via car.

Lionel Messi India GOAT Tour Live Updates

Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Live Updates: Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai, presents No 10 jersey to Argentine icon

December 14, 2025 18:55 IST

Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Today Live News Updates: Angry fans, who had paid thousands for tickets, have lashed out at the organisers and the authorities after Messi left Salt Lake Stadium within minutes. Videos show fans vandalising and setting fire to sofas for VIPs.

For the first time at a World Cup, FSE said, there will be no consistent prices across all group-stage games, with FIFA instead introducing variable pricing based on opaque notions such as the "attractiveness" of a fixture.

Fan group urges FIFA to halt World Cup ticket sales over ‘extortionate’ prices

December 13, 2025 00:48 IST

In a statement on Thursday, the European fan umbrella group said prices for tickets allocated to Participating Member Associations (PMA) – typically distributed via official supporters' clubs or loyalty schemes – had reached "astronomical" levels.

Slot moved to calm speculation over Salah's future after the 33-year-old's criticism of the club following last weekend's 3-3 draw at Leeds United. (AP Photo)

Mohamed Salah included in Liverpool squad for Brighton match: Reports

December 13, 2025 00:26 IST

Manager Arne Slot earlier said he had no reason to want Salah to leave Liverpool as the Dutchman prepared for a face-to-face meeting with the Egypt international on Friday.

Lionel Messi scarves and jerseys being sold near the Salt Lake Stadium. (Express Photo | Sayak Dutta)

Rs 10 lakh for a handshake and a photo-op with Lionel Messi: Kolkata set to kickstart ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’Subscriber Only

December 12, 2025 21:25 IST

Despite the steep ticketing prices, starting from Rs 3800 and ranging up to Rs 11,800, the Salt Lake Stadium is unlikely to wear a deserted look when Lionel Messi comes visiting the City of Joy.

Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025: Lionel Messi will be making his second appearance in India. (File Photo)

Lionel Messi India Tour 2025: Date, Time, Event, Ticket Price in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad

December 12, 2025 19:49 IST

Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025 Date, Time, Event, Schedule, Ticket Price: Lionel Messi is set to embark on a four-city tour of Indioa starting on December 13

Rooney played for United from 2004 to 2017, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008. (Reuters)

‘I got death threats’: Wayne Rooney opens up about his transfer to Manchester United from Everton in 2004

December 12, 2025 14:51 IST

Wayne Rooney said that he needed to have immense mental strength to deal with such actions and was clear about what he wanted in his career.

Backed by his players, Xabi Alonso sees Real Madrid getting through its tough moment

December 12, 2025 01:05 IST

Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, remaining with only two wins in its last eight matches in all competitions.

More than Rs 3,77, 500 for a FIFA World Cup ticket: Supporters cry foul at ‘monumental betrayal’

December 11, 2025 23:43 IST

Fans group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has called the pricing strategy 'extortionate' and called on FIFA to stop ticket sales immediately. They called it “a monumental betrayal of the tradition of the World Cup, ignoring the contribution of supporters to the spectacle it is”.

Shah Rukh Khan confirms appearance in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on December 13 for Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour

December 11, 2025 21:10 IST

"This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata…. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’. See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium," Shah Rukh posted on X.

What has got Paul Pogba invested besides football? Camel racing

December 10, 2025 19:57 IST

Last month, after more than two years in footballing wilderness, Pogba returned to the pitch for Monaco.

Most of the other Liverpool players including the talismanic Salah have struggled for consistency. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Means a lot to me’: Arne Slot happy with Liverpool fans chanting his name amid Mo Salah feud

December 10, 2025 18:36 IST

In their last 15 games since the start of October, Liverpool have experienced eight defeats and two draws while winning the remaining five games across all competitions. The slump in form led to Slot benching Salah, which the forward did not take too kindly to.

The mutual betrayal: Mohamed Salah vs Arne Slot, who is to be blamed in Liverpool’s ugly feud?Subscriber Only

December 10, 2025 19:00 IST

Salah, whose game has declined this season, feels let down; as does his manager Slot, who doesn't have the tact of Klopp

Watch: ‘Need to reverse that a little bit’ : Steven Gerrard reacts to Mohamed Salah’s comments after Liverpool’s 3-3 Premier League draw against Leeds United

December 10, 2025 15:59 IST

Steven Gerrard said that he respected Mohamed Salah being unhappy over not featuring in matches for the side

Watch: Jamie Carragher apologises to Mohamed Salah for his ‘disgrace’ comment during Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan

December 10, 2025 15:39 IST

Jamie Carragher had called Mohamed Salah’s comments after the Premier League match ‘a disgrace.’ He had added that it wasn’t an emotional outburst from the 33-year-old.

Mo Salah (L) sensationally claimed that his relationship with Liverpool manager Arne Slot has now broken down. (Reuters)

‘Mo Salah’s interview was a disgrace’: Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool star over explosive rant in mixed zone

December 10, 2025 13:36 IST

Carragher reminded Salah and his agent that before joining Liverpool, the footballer was "known as someone who failed at Chelsea". The football pundit also took a potshot at Salah saying that he had never won anything with his national Egyptian team

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi speaks after receiving the MLS MVP Award Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo)

Lionel Messi wins MVP of 2025 for MLS season: 35 goals, 28 assists in Inter Miami’s maiden MLS triumph

December 10, 2025 10:21 IST

Messi had joined Inter Miami in July 2023, midway through the season, when the team was in the last place of the domestic league. In 2024, he played from January to December, winning the MVP. 2025 has been a great year for Messi and his team, as they won the MLS Cup.

Mohamed Salah left out of Liverpool’s squad to face Inter Milan in Champions League

December 8, 2025 23:04 IST

A BBC report stated that the decision to omit Mohamed Salah from the traveling squad was made with the complete backing of manager Arne Slot

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, centre, warms up before the English Premier League match against Sunderland. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Salah is destroying his legacy at Liverpool’: Wayne Rooney urges Liverpool boss Arne Slot to show his authority to Egyptian

December 8, 2025 15:24 IST

Mo Salah signed for Liverpool from Roma in 2017

FIFA World Cup 2026: An aerial view of the renovation work at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, perched 2,200m above sea level. (Reuters)

What the FIFA World Cup draw does not reveal at first glanceSubscriber Only

December 8, 2025 08:11 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Most teams will have to deal with drastic changes in weather and altitude while some will have to travel nearly 5,000 kilometres during the tournament co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico

The win helped Manolo Marquez's team to become the first side to defend the Super Cup title and win it for a record-extending third time. (AIFF Photo)

FC Goa win Super Cup, book spot in AFC Champions League 2

December 8, 2025 00:17 IST

In a riveting contest at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, the Gaurs emerged 6-5 victors in the shootout to clinch their second successive title in the tournament played among the top teams from Indian Super League and I-League.

FILE | Manager Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi. (PHOTO: Reuters)

Lionel Messi considers Pep Guardiola the best manager

December 7, 2025 21:14 IST

After leaving Barcelona after a highly successful stint in which they won 14 major titles between 2008 and 2012 with Messi being one of the main pillars of the side, Guardiola went to Bayern Munich and is now guiding Manchester City.

England leaning on Artificial Intelligence for vital edge at 2026 FIFA World Cup

December 7, 2025 15:57 IST

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in almost every facet of human endeavour and the Three Lions are banking on it to turn from contenders to winners

Himani Rawat (L in second pic), Shrusti Singh and Aaradhya Doifode (goalkeeper) will train with Lionel Messi as part of Project Mahadeva Football later this month. (Reuters/Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

Project Mahadeva: 30 Boys, 30 Girls & a common dream to meet Lionel MessiSubscriber Only

December 7, 2025 14:14 IST

Significantly, 60 athletes identified throgh Project Mahadeva will also get a chance to train directly under global icon Lionel Messi, when he visits India later this month, at the GOAT Football Clinic

What did Mohamed Salah say in explosive rant about his situation at Liverpool? ‘Thrown under the bus’, ‘Not acceptable for me’

December 7, 2025 10:03 IST

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah vented his frustrations out after sitting on the bench for the full match against Leeds that ended in a 3-3 draw, said his relationship with manager Arne Slot has broken down.