When Lionel Messi visited Kolkata in 2011, security norms were strict, and there was no scope for any unauthorised entry., Football, Times Now

Inter Miami ended a dream 2025 with their maiden MLS Cup title. Lionel Messi carved his name in MLS history in golden letters as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets bid farewell to the sport with one final piece of silverware.

As reported early, Lionel Messi was scheduled to meet the PM Narendra Modi, for which a 21-minute protocol was also prepared.

Messi becomes the sixth player in MLS history to win MVP and a championship in the same season. Of the previous five, only Atlanta United's Josef Martinez in 2018 won MVP, a title and the Golden Boot as the league's scoring champion all in the same year, another hat trick of sorts that Messi achieved in 2025.

Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats, invaded the pitch and broke the stage after the soccer great made only a brief stadium appearanc

Messi has capped off one of the most successful seasons in league history and been rewarded with another MVP award. No player has ever won the award in consecutive years, while Preki is the only player to win the award twice.

The Spain star becomes the youngest player to reach 150 appearances for Barcelona in La Liga at the tender age of 23 years and 18 days. He beats the record previously held by a certain Lionel Messi, who was 23 years and 121 days when he hit the landmark against Real Zaragoza.

MLS claims 3.6 million people watched on Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, as well as in Canada on TSN and RDS, as well as other international linear partners, including TNT and HBO Max in Mexico. That would mean north of 3.3 million viewers watched MLS Cup on Apple TV and other international linear partners.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri became the youngest player in club history to make 150 appearances in La Liga, beating out Lionel Messi’s longstanding record. The Spaniard reached the milestone on Saturday afternoon in the Catalans’ 2–0 victory over Osasuna.

Delhi Police has issued traffic advisory as Lionel Messi will come to Delhi today as part of the 'GOAT' tour 2025. Police have told commuters that traffic will remain affected in and around Arun Jaitley stadium as main event will take place there.