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GOAT India Tour: When Mumbai met Messi!

GOAT India Tour: When Mumbai met Messi!

Despite having the likes of so many bigwigs from different fields, no injuries or unfortunate incidents were reported in Mumbai. With this, Mumbaikars yet again showcased that when it comes to hosting major events in India, no city would turn out to be better than the country's financial capital

Messi's Delhi arrival delayed as fog disrupts flight

Messi, who was in Mumbai for the second day of his three-day whirlwind trip to India, was to land in the national capital earlier this morning but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here

15 December,2025 12:44 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

‘We always find a way...,’ says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hails team’s resilience after last-gasp goal secures 2-1 victory over Wolves; admits, however, they should have put the game to bed much earlier

15 December,2025 09:58 AM IST | London | Agencies

GOAT India Tour: Bebo meets Leo!

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan with sons Taimur and Jehangir catch a photo-op with football superstar Lionel Messi in Mumbai

15 December,2025 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Messi, Chhetri share warm hug during marquee event at Wankhede Stadium

During the event, Messi shared a warm hug with the Indian football legend, Sunil Chhetri. Messi greeted the Secunderabad-born footballer with Argentina's national football team jersey

15 December,2025 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'Project Mahadeva' aims to produce talented players for 2034 WC': Fadnavis

The project was formally launched at Wankhede Stadium by Fadnavis in the presence of football icon Lionel Messi, and prominent personalities, including footballers Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul

14 December,2025 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

GOAT India Tour: Legendary Messi and Tendulkar unite at iconic Wankhede Stadium

Sachin Tendulkar said that Lionel Messi has achieved everything in his sport, and everybody admires him for his dedication and commitment

14 December,2025 08:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Fans express excitement to see Lionel Messi at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Lionel Messi will arrive at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and will be accompanied by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul for the main event of the "GOAT India Tour"

14 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'Memories in the midst of madness': Dipendu, Nabi get jerseys autographed

“Messi signed on the left side of my jersey, Suarez on the right, and Rodrigo De Paul in the centre,” Biswas told PTI, still visibly overwhelmed

14 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI

GOAT India Tour: Lionel Messy affair at Kolkata!

Football legend Lionel Messi’s first stop during India visit turns into chaos as fans barely get a glimpse of star due to poor planning; angry crowd vandalise Salt Lake Stadium

14 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | Kolkata | Debasish Datta

'We have a lot of energy': City asst manager Toure before Palace tie

English Premier League: "I’m so surprised, with all the years that he’s done in the league," said Manchester City deputy Kolo Toure

14 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | London | AFP

Abbey Clancy’s giant ‘baby’

Peter Crouch’s wife and model Abbey Clancy has spilled the beans on her husband’s behaviour at home, claiming she’s still trying to teach him how to be more emotionally intelligent during arguments

12 December,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
'We have a lot of energy': City asst manager Toure before Palace tie

'We have a lot of energy': City asst manager Toure before Palace tie

English Premier League: "I’m so surprised, with all the years that he’s done in the league," said Manchester City deputy Kolo Toure

14 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | London | AFP
Abbey Clancy’s giant ‘baby’

Abbey Clancy’s giant ‘baby’

Peter Crouch’s wife and model Abbey Clancy has spilled the beans on her husband’s behaviour at home, claiming she’s still trying to teach him how to be more emotionally intelligent during arguments

12 December,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
‘This level is not enough’: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

‘This level is not enough’: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Without injured superstar Kylian Mbappe, Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo in the 28th minute, but Nico O’Reilly (35th min) and an Erling Haaland penalty (43rd min) put City ahead

12 December,2025 09:42 AM IST | Madrid | Agencies
70-foot iron statue of legendary footballer Messi to be unveiled in Kolkata

70-foot iron statue of legendary footballer Messi to be unveiled in Kolkata

West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and Sree Bhumi Sporting Club said that Lionel Messi's statue was completed within 40 days

11 December,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Champions League: No Salah, no problem!

Champions League: No Salah, no problem!

Liverpool boss Slot praises team’s mentality in gritty 1-0 win over last season’s finalists Inter Milan despite absence of Egyptian star and crammed schedule

11 December,2025 07:59 AM IST | Milan | Agencies

Lionel Messi receives warm welcome at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Argentina's Lionel Messi received a warm welcome at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here's all you need to know (Pics: Ashish Raje)

14 December,2025 10:49 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
'Haven’t said that I won’t talk to Mo': Arne Slot

'Haven’t said that I won’t talk to Mo': Arne Slot

Arne Slot appeared to extend an olive branch towards estranged striker Mohamed Salah, after the latter’s explosive outburst against the Dutchman for relegating him to the bench after a poor run of form

11 December,2025 07:56 AM IST | Milan | Agencies

Iran unhappy about ‘Pride Match’ vs Egypt

Iran unhappy about ‘Pride Match’ vs Egypt

The organisers in Seattle, had stated their intention to hold a ‘Pride Match’ coinciding with the city’s ‘Pride Week’

10 December,2025 10:15 AM IST | Tehran | AFP

English Premier League | ‘Good pace, good decisions’: Ruben Amorim

English Premier League | ‘Good pace, good decisions’: Ruben Amorim

Fernandes’s brace (25th and 82nd min) were buttressed by goals from Bryan Mbeumo (51st) and Mason Mount (62nd). Jean-Ricner Bellgarde was the lone scorer for the home side (45+2)

10 December,2025 10:11 AM IST | Wolverhampton (UK) | AFP

Champions League | 'Everyone’s convinced we can win': Xabi Alonso

Champions League | 'Everyone’s convinced we can win': Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso insisted the team is confident of winning their UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday, despite a dire run of form the Spanish manager come under heavy fire

10 December,2025 10:08 AM IST | Madrid | Agencies

UEFA Super Cup 2023: Manchester City clinches Cup with penalty victory

    UEFA Super Cup 2023: Manchester City clinches Cup with penalty victory

    In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou. 

    17 August,2023 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai
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