The venue peaked in 2006 when a masked Ronaldinho was found playing the bongos on stage during a gig by Brazilian band Samba Tri. Footage emerged the next day and attracted media scrutiny over the Ballon d’Or winner’s nocturnal habits.

From crowd violence on day one to meeting cricket royalty and kickabouts with kids - what happened on Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India.

The footage captures Messi engaging in several rituals at the centre, including pouring milk over a shivaling, participating in a hawan, and meditating while chanting "Om".

He unveiled a statue of himself and met Indian sporting greats, but events in Kolkata meant the GOAT tour was soured for some

Fresh off Inter Miami's MLS Cup win, Lionel Messi was back to work for a series of events branded as Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025.

Angry fans ripped up seats at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium as the Argentine soccer star appeared to cut short an appearance after just 20 minutes.

The start of Lionel Messi’s India tour turned chaotic on Saturday, December 13, as fans ripped up seats, threw bottles, and broke onto the pitch of a stadium in Kolkata after the star appeared for only a few minutes.

Messi Fragrance is going masstige. The men’s fragrance brand — founded by Lionel Messi — has officially partnered with Walmart to launch a trio of body sprays and eau de toilettes in Red, Black and Silver scent profiles.

Messi's India tour had a chaotic start after angry fans in Kolkata damaged a stadium after failing to catch a glimpse of him.

Luis Suárez will play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for another season. The Uruguayan striker, who will turn 39 in January, signed a contract to play the 2026 season with the reigning MLS champions, Inter Miami announced Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.