4 cities, 1 GOAT: Lionel Messi’s India tour that had it all

[ad_1] Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T Tour in India was more than just a visit. It was a rollercoaster journey that saw the many faces of the country. Across the four cities, the tour swung like a pendulum, hovering between disappointment, delight, missteps and moments that felt truly special. For fans, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to […]

A hobbling body, heart left full: Sunil Chhetri reflects on his Messi moment at Mumbai

[ad_1] Meeting Lionel Messi during the G.O.A.T India Tour turned into a deeply personal moment for Sunil Chhetri, who described the experience as both “a dream and a duty” after nearly missing the Mumbai event due to injury. Chhetri, who recently retired from international football as the fourth-highest goalscorer in men’s history with 95 goals, […]

IND vs SA: Axar Patel ruled out of final 2 T20Is of the series due to illness

[ad_1] India all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20I matches of the India vs South Africa series due to illness. Axar did not take part in the third T20I in Dharamsala, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday, December 15, that he would not […]

GOAT India Tour: Anant Ambani to host Lionel Messi and co at Vantara after Delhi trip

[ad_1] Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour is set to move to a unique and quieter setting next, with the Argentine star scheduled to visit Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre in Jamnagar, where he will be hosted by Anant Ambani. According to Press Trust of India (PTI), Messi, along with Luis Surez and other […]

IPL 2026 auction: Full list of retained and released players, remaining purse and open slots explained

[ad_1] With 350 players set to go under the hammer, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 16 December. Out of those players, 240 cricketers are Indians, while 110 are foreigners. The auction is scheduled to start at 2.30 PM (IST). Overall, 173 […]

Lionel Messi’s GOAT tour in India: Abhinav Bindra questions focus on individuals over sports culture

[ad_1] Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has raised searching questions about the way Lionel Messi’s recent G.O.A.T Tour of India unfolded, saying the spectacle left him with a sense of “quiet sadness” and concern over what the country is truly prioritising in sport. Follow the Live Updates from Lionel Messi’s Delhi tour In a detailed […]

Shafali Verma named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November after Women’s World Cup heist

[ad_1] Shafali Verma of India has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November 2025 after a match-defining performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final against South Africa last month at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. She made a decisive impact in the title clash with […]

Squash World Cup: India claim maiden title, blank Hong Kong 3-0 in final | More sports News

[ad_1] Team India makes history, beats top-seeded Hong Kong to capture maiden Squash World Cup title. (ANI Photo) CHENNAI: After bagging bronze in the previous edition two years ago, India climbed two steps up on Sunday. Toppling top seeds Hong Kong 3-0, India claimed their maiden Squash World Cup in front of a lively gathering […]

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is ready for India debut, he will handle pressure easily, says childhood coach

[ad_1] World cricket has so far seen only three 14-year-olds make their debuts in international cricket: Pakistan’s Hasan Raza in 1996, Kuwait’s Meet Bhavsar in 2019, and Sierra Leone’s George Sesay in 2021. Manish Ojha, the childhood coach of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, believes India is also ready for a 14-year-old debutant. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, Manish backed […]

Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour goes wrong! CM Devendra Fadnavis, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff booed by crowd – Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, left, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, second left, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, right, in Mumbai (@CMOMaharashtra/X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A tense moment unfolded at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium when Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff faced booing from the crowd during Lionel Messi’s event on Sunday. The […]