Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has dismissed speculation about his participation in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, stating that his focus remains firmly on the present and on helping his team during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking to reporters in Texas during the tournament, Messi said he intends to continue playing football for as long as he feels physically fit and capable of contributing to his teammates' success on the field.
The 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi installed in Kolkata's Lake Town area as a tribute to the football icon has been dismantled after authorities found it unsafe, following complaints from residents that the structure was swaying during strong winds.
