India temporarily put aside its cricket obsession and slipped into a “Messi-mania” as Argentine eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi embarked on an eventful four-city tour of the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/16/soccer/messi-india-tour/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #lionelmessi #india