Messi for the Powerful, Stands for the Public: How India’s Elites Hijacked a Football Icon

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

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Lionel Messi’s visit to India was marketed as a celebration of football, a once-in-a-generation moment for fans who have followed his career through late-night matches, grainy streams, and emotional highs and lows. What unfolded instead was a carefully choreographed VIP tour where power,

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Messi Statue Event in Kolkata Hit by Fan Unrest

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Lionel Messi’s statue unveiling in Kolkata on Saturday was overshadowed by crowd unrest after fans protested over poor visibility and event management. The Argentine football star remotely unveiled a towering statue of himself holding the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club, an event that attracted thousands of supporters and generated widespread attention

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Messi Inspires Inter Miami To First MLS Cup Title

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Inter Miami won their first-ever MLS Cup after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, with Lionel Messi delivering two key assists in the final. The match was played at Chase Stadium and saw Miami finish the season with a historic trophy. Early Own Goal Helped Miami Miami took the lead early when a low cross from the […]

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Messi Open To Defending World Cup Title If Fully Fit

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he would like to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup but only if he is “100 percent fit.” The 38-year-old, who led Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, stressed that his decision will depend on his physical condition closer to the tournament. Fitness At The Core […]

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Lionel Messi Excited About Upcoming India Visit

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has expressed excitement about his forthcoming trip to India, calling it “a beautiful country” and saying he looks forward to reconnecting with fans. Messi confirmed that he will visit India in December 2025 as part of the GOAT Tour of India, his first visit in 14 years. Tour Itinerary and Events […]