AIFF issues statement following Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour chaos in Kolkata

IANS | December 13, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday issued a statement expressing deep concern over the events that unfolded at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Thousands of fans gathered to see football icon Lionel Messi as he visited the city as part of his GOAT Tour alongside Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul, but their excitement turned to frustration due to poor management at the venue.

Ashes: England face fresh scrutiny after team guards altercation with media

IANS | December 13, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) England’s troubled Ashes campaign has drawn further attention following an incident involving a member of the team’s security staff and a Channel Seven cameraman at Brisbane airport. The altercation occurred on Saturday as the England squad was preparing to travel to Adelaide ahead of the third Test, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Mandhana congratulates Harmanpreet after PCA unveil stand in her honour

IANS | December 13, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana congratulated her teammate and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur after the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) unveiled a stand in her honour at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Two new stands were inaugurated at the venue on Thursday, with the other one being named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Messi-ed up in Kolkata: A case of poor management!

Chetan Sharma | December 13, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Kolkata knows how to worship footballing gods. On Saturday afternoon, that devotion turned into disillusionment as Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated appearance ended not in applause, but in anger and chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium.