The year 2025 saw significant controversies in Indian sports, including the Lionel Messi 'GOAT Tour' fiasco in Kolkata. Poor crowd management led to chaos, fan vandalism, and injuries after Messi's brief appearance, drawing global attention and resulting in the promoter's detention. The Indian Super League's 2025-26 season also faced an abrupt halt due to an expired Master Rights Agreement with the AIFF, leaving its resumption uncertain.