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Chaotic Visuals from Messi’s Tour Start

December 14, 2025 | Edition #343 |
Hey Athletics World!
Football legend Lionel Messi is on a three day tour of India, returning to the land after fourteen years. But the excitement turned intense on day one. Of course, a crowd unrest was the last thing anyone expected to see…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
No one imagined this to be the start of Messi’ famous tour, but things took a wild turn as fans resorted to some unexpected measures.
AROUND THE RINGS
TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, upset fans ended up causing extensive damage to the Salt Lake stadium after Lionel Messi’s appearance turned out to be shorter than they expected. So tell us,
Do You Think Such a Reaction From Messi's Fans Was Warranted? |
SUNDAY LEDGER
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