From crowd violence on day one to meeting cricket royalty and kickabouts with kids - what happened on Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India.

Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami have early this week announced the signing of a former member of the defensive ranks at the likes of Real Madrid and Sevilla.The player in question? Sergio

The inaugural edition of the Messi Cup, a tournament launched by Lionel Messi earlier this year for U16 teams, was won by Argentine giants River Plate, who defeated Atlético Madrid in Sunday’s final.

Messi's India tour had a chaotic start after angry fans in Kolkata damaged a stadium after failing to catch a glimpse of him.

Rodrigo De Paul is jokingly considered by fans to be Lionel Messi's bodyguard as the midfielder has always been by his side during Argentina duty.

River Plate defeated Atlético Madrid 2-0 in the final of the Messi Cup, with a well-taken brace from Bruno Cabral in Miami.

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Lionel Messi arrived in Jamnagar under tight security and is set to visit Vantara, where Anant Ambani will host the football star.