Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Spain’s rising star Lamine Yamal, calling him the best player of the new generation at an Adidas event tied to FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking alongside the spotlight on Yamal’s promise, Messi also revisited the themes of his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, adding extra weight to the compliment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress for allegedly mismanaging Lionel Messi’s Kolkata visit last year at Salt Lake Stadium. Modi linked the chaos to what he called the TMC’s governance “Maha Jungle Raj,” reigniting political debate over event handling. Messi later finished the tour across cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and departed after stops including Vantara.
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