Lionel Messi
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Can Lionel Messi's Argentina match Brazil's 64-year-old record in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Football | Jun 16, 2026, 09:53 PM ISTArgentina enter FIFA World Cup 2026 as defending champions and could equal Brazil’s record of back-to-back titles set in 1962. Lionel Messi leads a largely experienced squad, but the team will miss Angel Di Maria while facing concerns over ageing key players.
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Lionel Messi's participation in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria revealed by coach Scaloni
Football | Jun 16, 2026, 02:45 PM ISTLionel Messi is set to achieve a huge milestone of featuring in 200 international matches for Argentina. Eyes are set on the soon-to-be 39-year-old as he eyes a return from a hamstring injury. Argentina open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria.
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How can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally meet each other at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Football | Jun 10, 2026, 11:04 PM ISTLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are gearing up for their sixth FIFA World Cup appearances as the two legends look to put their best foot forward at the 2026 showpiece. Both Messi and Ronaldo have never crossed paths at the World Cup. Here is how they can finally meet each other.
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Lionel Messi fitness update: Is Argentina captain fit to start FIFA World Cup 2026? Scaloni shares
Football | Jun 06, 2026, 05:56 PM ISTLionel Messi is recovering well from a muscle strain and could feature in Argentina’s warm-up games before FIFA World Cup 2026. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed he has resumed partial training and remains central to Argentina’s title defence plans.
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Lionel Messi doubtful for FIFA World Cup? Argentine star leaves field with hamstring injury
Football | May 26, 2026, 03:47 PM ISTLionel Messi suffered a left hamstring injury during Inter Miami’s win over Philadelphia, raising concerns ahead of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup campaign. The 38-year-old left the field in discomfort, with the club yet to confirm a recovery timeline.
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Lionel Messi GOAT tour: Organiser Satadru Dutta to file defamation case
Football | May 12, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTG.O.A.T tour organiser Satadru Dutta accused the West Bengal Police and administration of security failures during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata event. Claiming he was made a scapegoat, Satadru said he will file a defamation case against the Minister.
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Lionel Messi left in tears during friendly against Zambia, Argentina pick comfortable 5-0 win
Football | Apr 01, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTLionel Messi was left emotional before Argentina’s friendly vs Zambia at La Bombonera, a possible final home appearance. He starred with a goal and assisted in a 5-0 win, as fans paid tribute ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Defender Nicholas Otamendi was also very emotional.
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Watch: Lionel Messi's extraordinary encounter with wildlife during visit to Vantara
India | Dec 18, 2025, 12:54 PM ISTLionel Messi’s visit to Vantara centred on close interactions with rescued wildlife across the conservation facility. During his guided tour, he spent time at the big cat care centre, where he observed and interacted with lions, leopards and tigers living in enriched, naturalistic habitats.
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From meditation to puja: Lionel Messi’s Indian spiritual experience at Vantara
Lifestyle | Dec 18, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTFootball icon Lionel Messi experiences traditional Indian rituals at Anant Ambani’s Vantara in Jamnagar, participating in aarti, sacred chants and age-old customs during his cultural visit.
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A match you’ll never see: Messi plays football with Maneklal during Vantara visit | Video
Football | Dec 18, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTLegendary Argentine forward Lionel Messi was captured playing football with a baby elephant named Maneklal as he visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani in Gujarat's Jamnagar.
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Why the Richard Mille luxury watch that Lionel Messi was gifted by Anant Ambani costs Rs 11 crore
Lifestyle | Dec 18, 2025, 09:07 AM ISTDuring his India visit, Lionel Messi received an ultra-luxury Richard Mille watch from Anant Ambani. We explain what makes the rare timepiece so valuable, from its limited global production to its advanced engineering, materials and the exclusive list of owners worldwide.
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Lionel Messi prays, performs puja, poses with tiger during his visit to Vantara: In pics
Sports | Dec 17, 2025, 11:07 PM ISTLionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul also accompanied them, as they also performed puja at the centre. Here are the pictures of Messi's visit to Vantara.
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Lionel Messi thanks fans for warm welcome during GOAT tour, hopes bright football future for India
Football | Dec 17, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTLionel Messi departed from India on Wednesday after visiting Vantara, concluding his GOAT tour. After the end of the tour, he thanked the fans for warm welcome across four cities and also hoped that football has a bright future in India.
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Lionel Messi makes special and unforgettable visit to Vantara, performs puja with Anant Ambani
India | Dec 17, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTFootballer Messi visits Vantara: In a moment that captured hearts across the centre, Messi engaged in an impromptu football enrichment activity with Maniklal, demonstrating the universal language of play.
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Fact Check: Lionel Messi holding copy of Indian Constitution? Here's the truth behind viral photo
Fact Check | Dec 16, 2025, 10:36 PM ISTFact Check: A photo going viral on social media shows Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi holding a red-and-black, pocket-sized copy of the Indian Constitution during his visit to India. Let's find out the truth.
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Mamata Banerjee accepts Sports Minister Aroop Biswas' resignation over chaos at Messi event
Football | Dec 16, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTMamata Banerjee has accepted the resignation of West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas after the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during day 1 of Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour.
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Lionel Messi delivers speech at Arun Jaitley Stadium, says will definitely return to India: Watch
Football | Dec 15, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTLionel Messi visited New Delhi today during his GOAT tour of India. He was greeted by a jam-packed Arun Jaitley Stadium where the fans chanted his name. Overwhelmed with all the love showered on him during his tour, Messi said he will definitely return to India again.
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Lionel Messi to not leave India today, Argentine legend to visit another state
Football | Dec 15, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTLionel Messi took part in a special event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as part of his third day of the GOAT India tour. Messi will now be staying in India for another night and will travel to another state.
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Jay Shah gifts India's T20 World Cup jerseys to Lionel Messi, presents ticket for India vs USA match
Cricket | Dec 15, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTLionel Messi visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as part of his GOAT India tour. Messi was gifted with India's T20 World Cup 2026 jersey by ICC chairman Jay Shah.
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Lionel Messi GOAT tour event chaos in Kolkata: Three arrested in Salt Lake Stadium vandalism case
Cricket | Dec 15, 2025, 01:22 PM ISTLionel Messi's GOAT tour of India started with chaos in Kolkata as angry fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium after not getting a glimpse of their football. In this case, the police have arrested three people as per Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate.