Football legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled a towering 70-foot statue at Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata as part of his G.O.A.T. Tour India 2025, sparking massive celebrations and fan frenzy across the City of Joy. (Pics/ PTI and AFP)  

The Trump administration is announcing a new initiative for foreigners travelling to the US for the World Cup next year that will allow them to get interviews for visas more quickly. (Pics/AFP)