Months after unveiling, Kolkata removes giant Messi statue over safety fears
Installed during Messi's India tour, the towering tribute in Lake Town is now being dismantled and shifted after inspections flagged potential structural concerns.
Installed during Messi's India tour, the towering tribute in Lake Town is now being dismantled and shifted after inspections flagged potential structural concerns.
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not expect to work again after leaving the club, while also insisting it is not the right time to discuss a new contract.
Sood, during a media interaction on Thursday, said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Delhi CM, the state government is set to organize “Khelo Delhi– Delhi Khel Mahakumbh” on the lines of Khelo India, which will begin on Friday, as it will be inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta at Chhatrasal Stadium.
The All India Football Federation's Women's Football Committee held a meeting at the Football House in New Delhi on Sunday.
Kolkata’s much-hyped date with Lionel Messi ended in chaos on Saturday as severe crowd mismanagement at the Salt Lake Stadium forced the Argentine football superstar to cut short his appearance, triggering anger, vandalism and a police crackdown inside the venue.
Jamil named the squad after the national camp held in Bengaluru, attended by 29 players.
The league continues to provide one of the most comprehensive and competitive platforms for boys and girls from the ages of Under-6 till Under-14, while further reinforcing football’s role as a catalyst for community development in Mizoram.
Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international fixture in Kerala during the FIFA International Match Window of November 2025.
A two-judge SC bench allowed the AIFF and FSDL to start talks on the MRA, which is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and work towards an arrangement that would allow the ISL’s 2025–26 season to commence.
Braces from Nira Chanu Longjam (25’, 56’), Abhista Basnett (16’, 41’) and Anushka Kumari (37’, 62’), along with a goal from captain Julan Nongmaithem (45+1’), powered the Young Tigresses to a resounding win.
