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Lionel Messi Scripts Yet Another World Cup Record, Extends Historic Goal-Scoring Streak

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Argentina (Rajeev Sharma): Lionel Messi continues to redefine football greatness, creating yet another World Cup milestone after scoring in his seventh consecutive match at the tournament. The Argentine superstar achieved the feat during his side's final Group J clash against Jordan, adding another chapter to an already extraordinary international career. Although rested at the start of the match, Messi made an immediate impact after coming on in the second half. The veteran forward calmly converted a stunning free-kick from just outside the penalty area, sending the ball into the corner of the net to leave the Jordan goalkeeper rooted to…

SIT Begins Probe into Vandalism at Lionel Messi Event in Kolkata, Sixth Accused Arrested

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Kolkata, December 17, 2025: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the West Bengal government on Wednesday launched a detailed probe into the vandalism that erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, officials said.The SIT, comprising senior IPS officers Piyush Pandey, Javed Shamim, Supratim Sarkar and Muralidhar, inspected the stadium premises before proceeding to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate office to review preliminary findings and evidence related to the incident.Meanwhile, Bidhannagar Police arrested one more person in connection with the violence, taking the total number of arrests to six. The latest accused, Rupak Mondal,…

Messi to Meet PM Modi, CJI and Army Chief as GOAT India Tour Concludes in Delhi

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New Delhi, December 14, 2025: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday during the Delhi leg of his GOAT India Tour, marking a high-profile conclusion to his visit to India.Messi is scheduled to arrive in the national capital at 10.45 am and will begin his engagements with a short meet-and-greet session at a city hotel. He will then head to the Prime Minister’s official residence, where he is expected to spend around 20 minutes in interaction with Modi.Following the meeting with…