Lionel Messi reached the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday during Day 3 of his India tour. The football star met young players from Minerva Academy and posed for photos. The crowd cheered loudly as Messi addressed fans and thanked India for the warm welcome. He said the love he received was special and unforgettable. Messi stayed at the venue for a short time before leaving. During his visit, he also met ICC chairman Jay Shah and other officials. After the Delhi leg, Messi will travel to Vantara, where Anant Ambani will host him as part of the GOAT India Tour. (PC: X)

John Cena, the wrestling icon famous for his "You Can't See Me" catchphrase, has officially retired from professional wrestling after completing his final match in a 16-bout retirement tournament in Washington on Saturday night. The 48-year-old's departure concludes an illustrious 24-year career that established him as one of wrestling's biggest and most recognizable stars. Cena announced his retirement in July 2024, citing physical toll, saying his "body hurts" and is "screaming to close the chapter." Despite retiring from in-ring competition, he will remain connected to WWE after signing a five-year ambassador deal. Fans honored him with a standing ovation and thunderous applause. (PC: 10News.com)

India clinched its maiden squash World Cup title with a commanding 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong at Chennai's Express Avenue Mall on Sunday. The historic triumph marks India's best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing its previous bronze medal finish in 2023. Playing before a vociferous home crowd, the Indian team delivered a clinical display to overwhelm their opponents in the first-ever final meeting between the two nations. Hong Kong also achieved their best finish at the event, improving from an eighth-place finish two years ago. The packed venue witnessed India's emphatic performance that showcased the host nation's growing dominance in international squash. (PC: X)

Lionel Messi's Delhi tour finale sparked a meme fest as the capital's dense smog and near-zero visibility greeted the football icon on Monday. With AQI hitting severe levels and temperatures dropping to 8.2°C, social media erupted with humorous takes. One viral meme read: "Your left leg is insured for $900 million, what about your lungs?" Another joked: "Messi has 896 career goals. Tomorrow Delhi's AQI will beat that." Fans shared blank images captioned as photos of Messi and Virat Kohli, implying they'd be invisible in pollution. The Delhi visit contrasts sharply with Mumbai's smooth December 14 event at Wankhede Stadium.

Lionel Messi couldn't contain his laughter as Mumbai schoolgirls showcased impressive footwork against Luis Suarez during his India GOAT tour at Wankhede Stadium on December 14. In a viral video, the girls from a local football team stunned Suarez by deftly passing the ball around him, with one player executing a nutmeg kicking the ball through his legs. Suarez appeared momentarily bewildered by their speed and skill, while Messi grinned widely from the sidelines. The Instagram video, captioned "Suarez shocked, girl rocked," sparked social media reactions, with one user joking, "I think he bit her," referencing Suarez's infamous 2014 World Cup biting incident.

Lionel Messi created a viral moment at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium by gifting his Argentina jersey to Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri, drawing massive cheers. During his India G.O.A.T tour stop, Messi exchanged gifts with cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, presenting him a replica football from Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory while receiving Tendulkar's 2011 World Cup-winning jersey. The gesture toward Chhetri, India's greatest footballer, particularly resonated with fans. Messi's tour, which started chaotically in Kolkata with poor management and vandalism, improved through Hyderabad before the successful Mumbai event. His tour concludes December 15 in Delhi, featuring meetings with PM Modi and Virat Kohli.

Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit turned chaotic after serious security lapses at Salt Lake Stadium forced his exit within 22 minutes. A Times of India report reveals Messi felt a "serious threat" when selfie-seeking police officers and VIP pass holders swarmed him, with one autograph-seeker's pen scratching his body. Politicians and organizers, given liberal VIP access, clutched Messi's hand for selfies while he tried greeting the 60,000-strong crowd. When a woman rushed for an autograph triggering a crush, his manager said "vida" (life in Spanish), signaling danger. Organizer Satadru Dutta is now in custody for mismanagement. Furious fans caused Rs 2.5 crore in vandalism damages.

Lionel Messi arrives in Delhi today at 10:45 AM for a high-profile visit featuring unprecedented security and exclusive engagements. The World Cup champion will stay at The Leela Palace's Presidential Suites, costing up to Rs 7 lakh per night, with an entire floor reserved. Corporate VIPs are reportedly paying up to Rs 1 crore for closed-door meet-and-greet access. Messi's itinerary includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Justice of India, and Indian sporting legends including Rohit Sharma, Sumit Antil, and Nikhat Zareen. He'll conduct a football clinic at Arun Jaitley Stadium and attend an Adidas event at Purana Qila before departing at 8 PM.

Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi shared a special moment at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Fans cheered as the two legends met at the centre. Tendulkar gifted Messi his famous No. 10 India jersey. Messi returned the gesture with a World Cup match ball. The crowd erupted in applause. The moment highlighted their shared No. 10 legacy. Tendulkar praised Messi’s humility and dedication. He said India felt proud to host him. The meeting came during Messi’s India tour. The tour ends in Delhi on Monday. It became one of the most memorable sporting crossovers witnessed by fans worldwide. (PC: X)

India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I at Dharamsala to take a 2-1 series lead. India’s bowlers delivered a strong performance and bowled South Africa out for 117 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each. Aiden Markram scored 61 and fought alone for South Africa. In reply, India chased the target with ease. Shubman Gill scored 28, while Suryakumar Yadav failed again. Hardik Pandya also reached a major T20I milestone during the match. (PC: BCCI)