Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi plays football with children during his GOAT Tour at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on December 15, 2025.

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UAE's Arab Cup dream ends as Morocco advances to final

UAE's Arab Cup dream ends as Morocco advances to final

Morocco's forward #11 Oualid Azaro (front) is challenged by UAE’s defender #3 Lucas Pimenta (back) during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-final football match between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al-Rayyan on December 15, 2025.

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Argentine superstar wraps his whirlwind tour of India thrilling thousands of fans

Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi (C) arrives to attend an event during his GOAT Tour at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on December 15, 2025.

Jay Shah presents Indian Cricket team jersey to Messi

New Delhi marks the final leg of the tour for Messi, Suarez, and De Paul

Argentina's footballers Lionel Messi (2L), Rodrigo De Paul (R) and Uruguayan footballer Luis Suárez (L) pose for a photograph with International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah during his GOAT Tour at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on December 15, 2025.

River Plate lift inaugural Messi Cup title in Miami

Bruno Cabral shines as River Plate claims inaugural Messi Cup title

River Plate were crowned the first-ever champions of the Messi Cup, an elite under-16 academy tournament

Messi lands in Delhi after a delay due to bad weather

Organisers informed spectators at Arun Jaitley Stadium the event would begin 40 minutes

Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi (R) interacts with a young fan during his GOAT Tour at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 14, 2025.

Haaland stars in win over Palace to fire title charge

Pep Guardiola's second-placed side moved within two points of Arsenal

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in south London on December 14, 2025.

Lionel Messi’s magical moments in Mumbai

The Mumbai leg stood in sharp contrast to his Kolkata visit

Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi greets fans during his GOAT Tour at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 14, 2025.

Van Dijk wants 'leader' Salah to stay at Liverpool

Salah came off the bench against Brighton on Saturday since his rant against club

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, challenges for the ball with Brighton's Lewis Dunk during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

Tendulkar gifts Lionel Messi his iconic No 10 jersey

The Argentine football great is in the city as part of his GOAT Tour 2025

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar gifts Lionel Messi his iconic No 10 jersey

Kareena Kapoor meets Lionel Messi with sons in Mumbai

Argentine star is in Mumbai as part of his India tour

Watch: Kareena Kapoor meets Lionel Messi with sons in Mumbai

Determined UAE set for Morocco test in Arab Cup semis

UAE defeat defending champions Algeria in penalties in the quarter-finals

UAE goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbaali makes a late save against Algeria.

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