The inaugural edition of the Messi Cup, a tournament launched by Lionel Messi earlier this year for U16 teams, was won by Argentine giants River Plate, who defeated Atlético Madrid in Sunday’s final.

Despite the brief disorder, the moment also underscored Messi’s unparalleled influence and the deep admiration he commands among Indian fans. The Arun Jaitley Stadium event was one of the highlights of the G.O.A.T India Tour, which saw Messi receive an overwhelming response in every city he visited.

Messi's appearance was abruptly cut short after 20 mins as fans began throwing debris in reaction to being kept at a distance from the star

Messi becomes the sixth player in MLS history to win MVP and a championship in the same season. Of the previous five, only Atlanta United's Josef Martinez in 2018 won MVP, a title and the Golden Boot as the league's scoring champion all in the same year, another hat trick of sorts that Messi achieved in 2025.

Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami have early this week announced the signing of a former member of the defensive ranks at the likes of Real Madrid and Sevilla.The player in question? Sergio

Only one MLS team has won the Concacaf Champions Cup in the last 20 years.

Lionel Messi's "GOAT Tour" of India was marred by chaotic scenes Saturday after fans threw ripped up seats and invaded the pitch.

After lifting the championship trophy on Saturday, Messi adds more hardware for Miami

When Delhi CM Rekha Gupta entered Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium to share the stage with football star Lionel Messi, who was on his GOAT India Tour, she was met with loud chants of “AQI, AQI”.