Lionel Messi News

India's love for cricket has always been apparent, and the game is now larger than the entire sports industry was just a year ago. Despite real-money gaming companies pulling out of advertising, India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark in 2025, growing at a healthy 13.4% year-on-year to ₹18,864 crore, according to a new report, Sporting Nation: Building a Legacy, released by global media investment company WPP Media.The sports industry, led by cricket, has doubled over the past four years, rising from ₹9,530 crore in 2021.

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] the year 2025 drew to a close, thousands of spectators braved Delhi’s foul air, made stagnant by the unyielding winter winds, to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. Not long back, it would have been a regular meet-and-greet for a legendary footballer.

A simple market rule-of-thumb has long taken hold. If demand for something vastly exceeds supply, price it—so that those willing to pay or outbid others get the privilege. This may have motivated ticket prices ranging from ₹3,800 to ₹11,800, as reported, for a seat in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium to catch a glimpse on Saturday of star footballer Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi bid adieu to Barcelona. However, he might be having an unfinished business with the La Liga club, which is now eying to sign its greatest-ever player back to the side. Messi, 37, left Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer as the financial situation at that time prevented the highly popular club from renewing the Argentina star's contract.

Tata Play FanCode Sports, a platform service that will provide its Direct-To-Home and streaming subscribers access to cricket, football, kabaddi, golf, and motorsports, including Formula 1. Tata Play FanCode Sports is set to air over 100 hours of live sports every month, covering more than eight major sports and featuring top tournaments, including the Carabao Cup, Copa del Rey, Concacaf Champions Cup, Australia Tour of West Indies, South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe, and a host of domestic and international T20 leagues. The service will also feature Formula 1 content, bringing coverage of all 24 Grand Prix weekends like never before.

Lionel Messi could not be present in person at the White House to receive the US' highest civilian award — the Presidential Medal of Freedom — from outgoing President Joe Biden. Messi currently plays for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.

Lionel Messi’s animated series is set to entertain young viewers globally. Titled Messi and the Giants, the series blends adventure with creativity and will be available on Disney platforms.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still popular and respected by their fellow players even though they no longer play for European clubs. The 37-year-old Messi and 39-year-old Ronaldo were the only players not with clubs in Europe to be voted on a 26-man shortlist for the world team of the year organized by global players' union FIFPRO on Monday. The other 24 nominees played in the past year with clubs in England, Germany, Spain and France, though Kylian Mbappe was the only French connection after spending last season at Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still popular and respected by their fellow players even though they no longer play for European clubs. The 37-year-old Messi and 39-year-old Ronaldo were the only players not with clubs in Europe to be voted on a 26-man shortlist for the world team of the year organized by global players' union FIFPRO on Monday, as per a report.. The other 24 nominees played in the past year with clubs in England, Germany, Spain and France, though Kylian Mbappé was the only French connection after spending last season at Paris Saint-Germain, AP reported. No player from any Italian club was selected, nor from any club in South America or Africa.

ARTEMIS, which stands for ‘Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Stability’. According to Daily Star, this robot is designed to play soccer with aspirations to rival top players like Lionel Messi. Daily Star reported that ARTEMIS can walk at a speed of 2.1 meters per second which makes it potentially the fastest walking humanoid robot. It is equipped with actuators that mimic biological muscle while allowing for more fluid movements compared to traditional robots. Also Read: Lionel Messi-Argentina vs Peru free live streaming: Prediction, kick-off time, how to watch

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Peru on Tuesday in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match. Defending soccer world cup champions and Copa America winners Argentina lost four its previous games. Messi's side was defeated by Paraguay last week. Messi's Argentina will play Peru in Buenos Aires. The soccer game is scheduled to commence at 7 pm (ET) on November 19. Argentina versus Peru will be live streamed on fubo TV and ViX. Fubo TV offers free trial. Argentina is likely to win against Peru. Messi's Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying. Victory would give defending champion Argentina 25 points from 12 matches, historically good enough for at least sixth place in the 10-team standings. South America has six entries into the World Cup.

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Junior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. While Messi could not help his team avoid a 2-1 defeat at Paraguay, Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela on Thursday. Argentina will remain on the top of the 10-team round robin competition with a 22 points in 11 matches, Brazil is provisionally in third place in the standings with 17 points. Also on Thursday, Ecuador beat Bolivia 4-0. The Ecuadorians remain in fifth position with 16 points, while Bolivia is in eighth place with 12 points.

Inter Miami and Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi had heart-break in MLS Cup playoffs as Atlanta United emerged winner in Game 3. With this, questions and apprehensions were raised about the World Cup winning star's future in Major League Soccer. After speculations in the social media and news outlets, Messi has decided to reveal his future plans. «A season ended in which we continued to grow as a club and, although we achieved some goals, we wanted more,» Messi wrote on Instagram Monday. «Thanks to all the people who joined and supported us. Now let's get ready to come back stronger next year,» Messi posted. Messi's contract with Inter Miami will expire in 2025.

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Scaloni has been witness to many of Lionel Messi's magical moments over the course of his career but the Argentina manager said on Tuesday that even at the age of 37 his captain continues to amaze him. Messi, who was making just his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, scored his 10th international hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier. The record eight-times Ballon d'Or winner said after the game he would keep playing as long as he can perform the way he wants and Scaloni hoped he would be on the pitch for years to come.

Inter Miami will play Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer game on Saturday night. Lionel Messi's side will look to maintain the red hot form as they eye first MLS Eastern Conference title. Inter Miami is at the top of the table with 64 points from 30 matches. Charlotte FC has 41 points from 30 games. Inter Miami is scheduled to host Charlotte FC on Saturday, September 28. The MLS game is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm (ET). Lionel Messi's MLS game against Charlotte FC will be live streamed Apple TV via MLS Season Pass. Also Read :JD Vance and Tim Walz agree to THIS rule for Vice-Presidential debate which Trump and Harris couldn’t

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Kristina Khorram, Chief of Staff at Combs Enterprises, has been a key figure in Sean «Diddy» Combs' inner circle for years. While Diddy has publicly praised her as his “right hand,” a source close to the federal sex trafficking investigation against him described her as more of a “manipulator in chief.” The source suggested Khorram holds deep knowledge of the mogul’s activities, which has become critical as investigations unfold, as per the reports of the New York Post.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play Atlanta United in mid-week major league soccer (MLS) match. Inter Miami is leading the MLS chart with 62 points from 28 games. Atlanta United has 31 points from 28 matches. The kick off between Messi's Inter Miami and Atlanta United is scheduled at 7.30 pm (ET) on Wednesday, September 18. MLS game between Inter Miami and Atlanta United can be live streamed on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass. Inter Miami is likely to win the game against Atlanta United.