From crowd violence on day one to meeting cricket royalty and kickabouts with kids - what happened on Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India.

The venue peaked in 2006 when a masked Ronaldinho was found playing the bongos on stage during a gig by Brazilian band Samba Tri. Footage emerged the next day and attracted media scrutiny over the Ballon d’Or winner’s nocturnal habits.

Lionel Messi concluded his historic GOAT India Tour on Tuesday (16 December), sharing a viral farewell to the subcontinent as he departed from Jamnagar. "Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi,

Fresh off Inter Miami's MLS Cup win, Lionel Messi was back to work for a series of events branded as Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025.

He unveiled a statue of himself and met Indian sporting greats, but events in Kolkata meant the GOAT tour was soured for some

Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma,

During his trip to Mumbai, Messi met Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri. Meanwhile, in Delhi, he met Bhaichung Bhutia. He was also felicitated by Delhi CM Rekha Yadav and ICC chief Jay Shah. Shah gifted Messi a special framed cricket bat. Meanwhile, Messi, Suarez and De Paul received jerseys of the Indian cricket team.

Angry fans ripped up seats at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium as the Argentine soccer star appeared to cut short an appearance after just 20 minutes.

The start of Lionel Messi’s India tour turned chaotic on Saturday, December 13, as fans ripped up seats, threw bottles, and broke onto the pitch of a stadium in Kolkata after the star appeared for only a few minutes.

Messi Fragrance is going masstige. The men’s fragrance brand — founded by Lionel Messi — has officially partnered with Walmart to launch a trio of body sprays and eau de toilettes in Red, Black and Silver scent profiles.

Lionel Messi didn't leave his chaotic tour of India empty-handed, receiving a lucrative gift from a billionaire after visiting Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi