Lionel Messi arrived in Mumbai today for the third leg of GOAT India Tour 2025. However, the legendary footballer will not play a complete match at the Brabourne Stadium. Learn about the 'insurance' factor that will deter the 38-year-old from showing off his skills.

The 2026 World Cup draw is set. Here’s a look at where you can catch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina.

Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old star led Argentina to the top of the standings of South America’s World Cup qualifiers, but he hasn't confirmed if he'll help his country defend its 2022 title. The World Cup draw is on Friday.

After an eventful Day 1 marked by chaos in Kolkata and a memorable fan interaction in Hyderabad, the Argentine legend now gears up for an event in Mumbai.| Sports News

After Lionel Messi's comments on the clash, Argentina star Emiliano Dibu Martinez set the record straight on playing the Finalissima against Spain a few months before the beginning of the 2026 World Cup.

Former India midfielder Lalkamal Bhowmick, who played in the exhibition match between Mohun Bagan Messi XI and Diamond Harbour Messi XI, said that Argentine superstar Lionel Messi got frustrated and lost his cool because of the chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Kolkata did not sleep on Friday night. As the December cold crept into the city, thousands of football-crazy supporters gathered outside Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, counting down the hours for a moment many had dreamt of all their lives — the arrival of Lionel Messi.

It's a hectic time for Lionel Messi. The soccer sensation from Argentina is anticipating playing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. At the same time, cutting ads with the likes of Steve Carel to hype up the World Cup. Plus, he has come away with his second MLS MVP award for one of his best seasons to date, per Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic.