Messi

The outrage over Argentina's victory says less about refereeing and more about how football has become a battleground for political and ideological conflicts far beyond the game itself.

Three football icons, one final stage: Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar head toward the 2026 World Cup carrying legacies, expectations and the emotion of a generation witnessing the end of an era.

Whether it was the disorder that engulfed Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour stop in Kolkata or the deadly stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations in Bengaluru earlier this year, the message is unmistakable: opposition parties consistently fail at the most basic function of governance—maintaining law and order.

The photos posted by Lionel Messi of him and his teammates after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina attracted 10 million likes within the first 39 minutes of its sharing.