
Lionel Messi
PersonLionel Messi, 38, Argentina footballer, toured India in Dec 2025 amid fan chaos, won MLS Cup with Inter Miami.
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Lionel Messi, a 38-year-old Argentinian football superstar, recently concluded a controversial three-day tour of India in December 2025. The tour, intended as a 'GOAT Tour' before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was marred by chaotic scenes. In Kolkata, fans who paid significant sums (up to $150) for brief appearances by Messi expressed their anger and disappointment by vandalizing the Salt Lake Stadium, throwing bottles and chairs, and invading the pitch. The tour concluded in Delhi with a more peaceful event. Prior to the India tour, Messi led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps. His continued participation and success in MLS, coupled with his global appeal and the upcoming 2026 World Cup, maintain his relevance in the football world.
Last updated: February 2, 2026
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