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A grand musical extravaganza celebrating Messi's illustrious career and his achievements will also be held in the city.

Messi to ‘messy’ in minutes: What led to the Kolkata event turning into total chaos | Explained

Messi is scheduled to travel to Hyderabad later on Saturday for an exhibition match hosted by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

After Kolkata chaos, focus shifts to Hyderabad: Lionel Messi's full itinerary, ticket prices in City of Nizams

Lionel Messi's tour to India is far from over as the World Cup winner was scheduled to fly for Hyderabad later in the day.

Lionel Messi's Kolkata event 'chief organiser arrested', police inform 'ticket fee will be returned'

Commenting on the turn of events, state Governor CV Ananda Bose called it a dark day for the sports-loving people of Kolkata.

'Got ticket for 12,000 but were not even able to see him': Fans in rage as Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit turns sour

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quick to issue an apology to fans after the much anticipated event turned sour.

Mamata Banerjee apologises to Messi after Salt Lake Stadium mess: 'Deeply disturbed, shocked ...'

Expressing her shock and concern over the mismanagement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is deeply disturbed with what was witnessed at Salt Lake Stadium.

'Absolutely terrible event': Angry fans vandalise Salt Lake Stadium as Lionel Messi leaves venue in 20 minutes - WATCH

Angry fans accused the Ministers and politicians of hogging Messi's time and not delivering on promises like getting Shah Rukh Khan at the event.

Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit turns 'Messy': Fans throw bottles, vandalise Salt Lake Stadium

Furious fans resorted to vandalism and threw bottles from the stands as the legendary footballer left the venue after only 20 minutes.

Lionel Messi unveils 70-foot statue at Lake Town in Kolkata

The statue depicts Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy, the elusive silverware from his cabinet which he finally won in the previous edition of the showpiece event held in Qatar 2022.

Newly-wed 'cancels honeymoon' to witness Lionel Messi arrive in Kolkata: 'We have been following him since 2010'

Lionel Messi landed in Kolkata early in the morning on Saturday and checked into a luxury hotel along the EM Bypass.

If we start judging Shubman Gill after two T20I games, then we have a problem: Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra has watched Shubman Gill from close quarters as the Gujarat Titans head coach for the past two seasons.

JioStar fully committed to honour contract with ICC

ICC and JioStar have noted recent media reports concerning the status of the ICC's media rights agreement in India.

Messi in India: Being part of the tour is a matter of individual choice; reflects growth of India's evolving experiences sector

The Messi tour is more a spectacle than a football event and the market has responded well to it.

Lionel Messi’s India Tour 2025: Find complete schedule of the GOAT’s multi-city visit

Lionel Messi’s India Tour 2025: Messi’s first stop will be Kolkata, where he is expected to land early on Saturday. From there, the football icon will move on to Hyderabad, Mumbai and finally New Delhi.

BCCI issues firm directive as ICC pushes for handshake ahead of India-Pakistan U-19 clash

The focus will once again be on the no-handshake policy, a trend that started at the senior men's Asia Cup competition played earlier this year.

Global Chess League: Gukesh Dommaraju to lock horns with Hikaru Nakamura at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House

The much-anticipated Nakamura vs Gukesh clash is set to be the highlight of the opening night at season 3 of the Global Chess League.

WATCH: Kolkata unveils 70-feet Lionel Messi statue ahead of GOAT India tour; Z-security deployed

It shows Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy, an elusive silverware which he finally won in the last edition of the showpiece event in Qatar in 2022.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi sets new world record with 95-ball 171 carnage in Dubai

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 171 off 95 balls, featuring 9 fours and 14 sixes.

WATCH: Madhya Pradesh prevail despite hat-trick by Nitesh Kumar Reddy at SMAT

As Nitesh Kumar Reddy was not considered for the ongoing T20Is against South Africa, the all-rounder has turned his focus towards domestic competition.

Pakistan plans to protest Salman Agha's snub from T20 World Cup poster

Five captains featured on the poster released on Thursday to announce that ticket sales will begin on December 11.

'The fire never left': Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement decision, sets sight at LA Olympics with bold message

Vinesh had announced her retirement from the sport after enduring arguably the biggest heartbreak from her career at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Ravindra Jadeja's wife sparks fresh controversy: Cricketers indulge in wrongful activities when touring abroad

A video has emerged online where Rivaba claimed that many cricketers while travelling abroad indulge in wrongful activities.

Sunil Gavaskar approaches Delhi High Court for protection of personality rights

The court listening to the plea on Friday directed social media intermediaries to act within seven days.

'Shubman Gill could turn into catch-22 situation for India': Irfan Pathan issues 'big worry' for T20 World Cup

Shubman Gill's poor form comes as a major concern in the run-up to the T20 World Cup 2026.

The thin line between experimentation and stability - Gautam Gambhir and co need to get it right soon enough

While there are still some games left and Gautam does have the window to try things for a couple more games, it is equally essential for him to zero in on a stable plan.

Microsoft CEO Nadella is making a cricket app in his free time

The app will come in handy for Nadella, who has been investing in cricket teams.

IND vs SA 2nd T20I: South Africa level series after De Kock special; Gill, SKY misfire again

The five match series now stands at 1-1 with the third match scheduled in Dharamsala on December 14.

'Favouritism needs to end’: Fans go berserk after Shubman Gill’s golden duck against SA as calls grow for Sanju Samson

Gill took Sanju Samson's spot in the starting lineup for this series, a move that has generated criticism for weeks. Samson, who finished 2024 with three hundreds and a strike rate of 180, was also playing well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025.

Gautam Gambhir invites Yuvraj Singh to lead India’s pre-match ritual on special occasion

The players were clearly thrilled to see the former Indian cricketer in the team huddle with Suryakumar Yadav and company prior to the toss.

'They speak hours on call': Abhishek Sharma's father reveals Brian Lara preparing youngster for Test debut

Lara is gradually and subtly preparing Abhishek for his Test debut. Abhishek, who has already played 30 games for his team and is scheduled to make his first World Cup appearance in two months.

WATCH: Gautam Gambhir loses cool as Arshdeep Singh bowls 7 wides in one over, leaks 18 runs

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was visibly frustrated lost his cool due to the poor bowling and his reaction video went viral.

Stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur at New Chandigarh Stadium

Yuvraj was also seen giving a pep talk to the Indian team in a huddle before the second T20 International against South Africa.

French tennis player Quentin Folliot suspended for 20 years, fined $70,000 for match-fixing

The ITIA said its investigation found that the 26-year-old Folliot was “a central figure in a network of players operating on behalf of a match-fixing syndicate.”

Golf: PGTI launches '72 The League'

The league will be staged across three Delhi-NCR courses — Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens and Qutab Golf Course.

Arshdeep Singh reveals boredom spark that turned him into a YouTuber

Throughout the Champions Trophy, India had chosen a spin-heavy lineup, benching Arshdeep. However, he used the setback as a chance rather than sulking.

T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today at 6:45 PM IST; prices start at Rs 100

Similar to the Women's World Cup, tickets for the T20 World Cup will start at Rs 100 at various venues.

Probe ordered after clash between Pakistan Army and opponents during football match - Watch Video here

The Pakistan Football Federation and the nation's Olympic authority have launched official investigations into the event.

Highlights | IND vs SA 2nd T20I Cricket Scorecard: South Africa beat India by 51 runs

Highlights | IND vs SA 2nd T20I Cricket Scorecard: The Proteas bounced back after a poor show in the series opener winning the contest by 51 runs.

‘I feel uneasy when Rohit bhai doesn’t scold me’: Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on unique bond with ex-India captain

Over the course of his time with the national team, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma have developed a solid connection.

Agree to an extent but can’t play around with roles too much: ABD on Gambhir's 'over-rated' comment

Following India's 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa, Gambhir had said that he thought batting orders are overrated in the ODI format.

Rs 10 lakh for photograph with Lionel Messi: Premium photo-op for fans in Hyderabad, 100 slots available

10 lakh for selfie with Lionel Messi: Only 100 slots are available for this exclusive first-hand experience.

Virandeep Singh: The lone associate star in IPL 2026 mini-auction shortlist

Virandeep Singh, who is only 26 years old, has been the focal point of Malaysian cricket since making his T20I debut in 2019.

UCL round-up: Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1, Arsenal win, PSG draw

Rodrygo had put Madrid in front in the 28th minute, but goals from Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland before halftime sealed victory for City.

BCCI likely to reduce Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's salaries; Shubman Gill in line for promotion

India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill could be placed in the A-plus category.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India was hungry and determined - The bronze is a fine end to a stellar campaign

India beat Argentina 4-2 and clinched the bronze medal in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup on Wednesday. India, who won the title in 2016 in Lucknow, had missed the podium in the last two editions.

Great achievement to win after being down 0-2: India coach PR Sreejesh after winning FIH Junior Men's World Cup

India were trailing 0-2 till the final quarter before staging a remarkable comeback to win the third-fourth place match 4-2 and finish on the podium after nine years.

How depression derailed the Premier League dreams of a Bollywood star’s son and QPR talent

As a teenager in London, Aaryamann had experienced depression. He had fractured his leg while attending boarding school at the age of 13.

Don't think I love anything more than cricket: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana reflected on her journey from making her debut back in 2013 to playing a big role in team's World Cup triumph a month back.

After 15 years, Sachin Tendulkar finally repays the teammate who launched his India career

During a Mumbai event, Tendulkar recounted a situation in which it may have taken longer for him to join the Indian squad if it weren't for his teammate's altruistic deed.

EXPLAINED: Why FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing ethics breach allegations over Peace Prize to Donald Trump

According to a report in The Athletic, the complaint has been made by FairSquare, a non-profit organisation and advocacy group which focuses mainly on global labour migration rights, political repression and sport.