Dec 14, 2025, 14:52 IST

Dec 14, 2025, 14:52 IST

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Yashasvi Jaiswal underlined his white-ball credentials in emphatic fashion with a blistering hundred for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, steering his side to a four-wicket victory over Haryana at the DY Patil Academy in Ambi on Sunday. Making only his second appearance of the season for…

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Dec 14, 2025, 10:44 IST

Dec 14, 2025, 10:44 IST

Lionel Messi visits Kolkata on Day 1 of his GOAT India Tour (Screengrab and PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: “Maath theke beriye jaan, aapnara please maath theke beriye jaan (leave the field. Everyone, please leave the field now),” begged Satadru Dutta as loudly as he could over the microphone.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….

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IND vs PAK Live Score, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi in focus as India eye another masterclass against Pakistan

IND vs PAK Live Score, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi in focus as India eye another masterclass against Pakistan

IND vs PAK Live Score, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a masterclass with the bat, hammering a scintillating 171 off just 95 deliveries to propel India to a crushing 234-run victory over hosts UAE in the opening match of the U19 Asia Cup here on Friday. With that statement performance, the…

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Dec 14, 2025, 05:00 IST

Dec 14, 2025, 05:00 IST

NEW DELHI: Football fans in Hyderabad experienced an unforgettable evening as they witnessed Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The event presented a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted in Kolkata earlier that day. Messi made his entrance under tight security measures while fans enthusiastically cheered…

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Dec 14, 2025, 05:00 IST

Dec 14, 2025, 05:00 IST

Broken chairs strewn amid chaos during an event of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi as part of his ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025’, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwari launched a scathing attack on the organisers and authorities after chaos marred Lionel Messi’s much-hyped appearance at Salt…

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Dec 13, 2025, 23:11 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 23:11 IST

Anahat Singh. (Photo credit:X/@IIS_Vijayanagar) CHENNAI: India came up with a spirited performance to beat two-time champions Egypt 3-0 and make their maiden appearance in the Squash World Cup final, here on Saturday. Seeded second, India will take on Hong Kong China, who got the better of Japan in the other top-four clash, in the summit…

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Dec 13, 2025, 22:01 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 22:01 IST

GCL set to kick off in Mumbai on Sunday NEW DELHI: The Global Chess League (GCL) launched its Season 3 with an opening ceremony in Mumbai’s Royal Opera House on Saturday. The event showcased the championship trophy for this year’s competition, which will feature six teams competing across 34 matches starting December 14th.“The Global Chess…

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Smiles, photos, and football: Hyderabad sets things right for Lionel Messi after Kolkata mess; GOAT India Tour back on track | Football News

Smiles, photos, and football: Hyderabad sets things right for Lionel Messi after Kolkata mess; GOAT India Tour back on track | Football News

Argentine footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi, his Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul, and Luis Suarez during the second leg of ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’, in Hyderabad. (Left), and Lionel Messi playing football (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s programme in Hyderabad on Saturday offered a clear contrast to the disorder…

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Dec 13, 2025, 21:05 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 21:05 IST

Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticised VIP culture at Lionel Messi’s Kolkata event, where genuine fans were unable to see the football star due to unwanted VIP presence. The GOAT Tour’s Kolkata leg on Saturday turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium when fans who purchased expensive tickets began throwing…

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Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 19:54 IST

Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 19:54 IST

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi with West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, right (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) An investigation has been ordered into the chaotic events during Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour event at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, as announced by West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas.“The government has ordered to investigate this matter. An investigation is going…

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Kolkata chaos: ‘Private PR event’ – AIFF distances itself from Lionel Messi’s India tour after disorder | Football News

Kolkata chaos: ‘Private PR event’ – AIFF distances itself from Lionel Messi’s India tour after disorder | Football News

Fans with Argentine footballer Lionel Messi’s posters lay on the ground as they vandalise the Salt Lake Stadium, alleging poor management during the footballer’s G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, in Kolkata on Saturday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday said it was concerned after the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata…

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Dec 13, 2025, 16:29 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 16:29 IST

NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for football lovers in Kolkata turned into heartbreak and anger, as Lionel Messi’s much-awaited appearance at Salt Lake Stadium ended abruptly, leaving thousands of fans disappointed. Among them was a fan who made an extraordinary personal sacrifice, skipping his own wedding, to catch a glimpse…

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Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 15:44 IST

Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 15:44 IST

NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a historic celebration of football greatness in Kolkata spiralled into chaos on Saturday, December 13, forcing Lionel Messi to cut short his much-anticipated appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium. Overcrowding, poor crowd control and security lapses turned the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan into a flashpoint, leaving fans angry,…

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Dec 13, 2025, 14:19 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 14:19 IST

NEW DELHI: What began as a moment of celebration during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour turned into chaos on Saturday as fans expressed their disappointment when the Argentine legend left the Salt Lake Stadium much earlier than planned, leaving the crowd furious.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Many spectators…

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Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 12:21 IST

Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 12:21 IST

Shah Rukh Khan, son AbRam greet Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Football icon Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata, on Saturday as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. The event was attended by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Uruguayan footballer…

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Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Live Updates: Messi arrives; thousands brave winter chill to welcome Argentine legend

Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Live Updates: Messi arrives; thousands brave winter chill to welcome Argentine legend

Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Live Updates: Thousands braved the December chill and stayed up well past midnight to give Argentine football icon Lionel Messi a thunderous welcome as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025. The Barcelona legend touched down at 2.26 am on Saturday, triggering scenes…

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Dec 13, 2025, 08:42 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 08:42 IST

Quinton de Kock during the second T20I cricket match between India and South Africa. (Image: PTI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Quinton de Kock has always been a care free batter. The hundred in the third ODI in Vizag last week and the 46-ball 90 in the second ODI on Thursday night was routine by his standards, but…

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Dec 13, 2025, 09:09 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 09:09 IST

The visit marks Lionel Messi’s return to the country after more than a decade and comes at a time when his legacy has reached new heights following Argentina’s FIFA World Cup triumph and his record eighth Ballon d’Or. (Image credit: Agencies) Lionel Messi’s arrival in India sparked scenes of extraordinary excitement as thousands of fans…

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Dec 13, 2025, 08:55 IST

Dec 13, 2025, 08:55 IST

Barricades, police deployment and non-stop cheering turned the city into a cauldron of what many called pure “Messi mania”. (Image credit:Agencies) Thousands braved the December chill and stayed up well past midnight to give Argentine football icon Lionel Messi a thunderous welcome as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour…

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