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Indian fans chant against Real Madrid as Messi, Suarez visit Mumbai
Lionel Messi is currently the biggest talk in India right now, as the Argentine international has visited the country as part of the GOAT India Tour 2025, alongside Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul.
After visiting Kolkata and Hyderabad, Messi’s next stop saw him visit the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, where he met many of the legends of Indian sports.
The trio was also greeted by thousands of Indian football fans, with the crowd largely being dominated by Barcelona fans.
Local fans chant against Real Madrid
During Messi’s visit to the stadium, the player was welcomed by Indian fans chanting ‘P*ta Madrid’ as captured in a video shared online.
In the video, fans chanting against Real Madrid can be clearly heard in the background as Messi, Suarez and De Paul look on.
This is not the first time Indian fans have opted to support Messi by chanting against Real Madrid. Earlier, in Mumbai, fans gathered outside Messi’s hotel, chanting the same slogan.
Messi, for his part, was all smiles during the whole event as he was greeted by some of the legends of Indian sports, including footballer Sunil Chettri, who has the record of scoring the fourth-highest number of international goals.
Messi also met legendary cricket Sachin Tendulkar, who handed him a signed shirt bearing his name, in exchange for Messi’s own shirt.
At the start of his tour, though, chaos had erupted in Kolkata when fans started to cause violence by throwing bottles and broken chairs, in reaction to politicians surrounding Messi, who was then sheltered back to the hotel in just five minutes.
After visits to Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad, Messi’s final stop is Delhi, the nation’s capital.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
