Famous footballer Lionel Messi has not only earned fame across the world with his brilliant game, but has also ruled millions of hearts. These days Messi is in India under GOAT India Tour 2025 and he has visited from Hyderabad to Mumbai. There is tremendous enthusiasm among the fans to get a glimpse of Messi.

The interesting thing is that Lionel Messi’s craze is not limited only to common fans, but many Bollywood stars and their children were also seen crazy about him. According to reports, many celebs including Tiger Shroff, Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor met Messi, whose pictures and videos are becoming increasingly viral on social media.

Actress Kareena Kapoor met Messi
Lionel Messi met Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor and her two sons Taimur and Jahangir at Wankhede Stadium. During this special meeting, Kareena appeared in a bossy look with her children. Pictures and videos of this moment are becoming increasingly viral on social media, which fans are liking very much.

Taimur-Jeh’s football jersey caught fans’ attention
Before this special meeting, Kareena Kapoor has shared a lovely picture of Taimur and Jeh on her Instagram story. In the photo, both the children are seen wearing football jerseys. The special thing is that Taimur is wearing Lionel Messi’s jersey.

Sachin Tendulkar
Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar finally came face to face. Two iconic number 10s were on the same stage. It was really like a dream. Sachin gave his India jersey to Messi, and Messi gifted the official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the great batsman.

Shilpa Shetty also came to meet
Shilpa Shetty also met Messi with her family. Shilpa was accompanied by her husband Raj Kundra and son Viaan. Shilpa was seen coming out of the stadium, however, her photo with Messi has not been revealed yet.

Two legendary athletes who gave recognition to the ‘number 10 jersey’ in the sports world have met. Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi met each other at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Sachin also presented his cricket jersey to Messi. This was a historic moment in cricket and football history.

Lionel Messi also met former Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede Stadium. He then met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and then met ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar. Both of them did it after some time, the video of which is being shared widely on social media.

Sachin Tendulkar presented his 2011 ODI World Cup jersey to Messi. Whereas Argentina’s legendary footballer presented the 2022 World Cup ball to Sachin Tendulkar. To understand what Sachin Tendulkar was saying, his translator was also present with Messi.

What did Sachin Tendulkar say?

Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar was asked what he thought about Lionel Messi coming to India. He said, “We respect Lionel Messi’s dedication, tenacity and commitment. He is greatly admired for his humble nature and the kind of person he is. On behalf of the people of Mumbai and India, I wish Messi and his family happiness and good health.”

VIDEO | Maharashtra: Amid loud cheers, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar gifts Argentine football icon Lionel Messi the 2011 World Cup jersey, calling it a golden moment for Mumbai and India.

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Lionel Messi reached Kolkata on 13 December, after which he met Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad and also became a part of the exhibition match. Today he reached Mumbai and will go to Delhi tomorrow i.e. on 15th December.

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Argentina’s legendary footballer Lionel Messi has come to India after 14 years. Messi will visit 4 cities on his three-day Indian tour. He came to Kolkata, then went to Hyderabad, Mumbai and finally Delhi. Messi also unveiled his 70 feet high monument today i.e. on 13 December. He also reached Salt Lake Stadium, where there was a lot of ruckus. Here in 10 points, understand what has happened till now after Messi came to India.

Understand in 10 points what has happened so far?

1. Lionel Messi reached Kolkata Airport at 2:30 pm on Saturday, 13 December. He was given a grand welcome at the airport, musical instruments were played and the fans chanted Messi! Slogans of Messi were also raised. Along with him, Luis Suarez and Argentinian team’s midfielder Rodrigo de Paul also came to India. Messi reached Hyatt Regency, where he was staying in room number 730.

2. Messi started GOAT Tour with sponsors meet and greet. He then reached Salt Lake Stadium, where he unveiled his 70 feet high monument. During this, West Bengal Sports Minister Arup Biswas and organizer Satadru Dutta were also present along with Messi.

3. When Messi unveiled his monument at the Salt Lake Stadium, he met Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan. However, Shahrukh did not go with Messi on the field.

4. Lionel Messi did not stay at Salt Lake Stadium for long. Fans told that when Messi came to the field, there were too many people around him, due to which it became almost impossible to see him. Due to this, disappointed fans started throwing bottles on the field. After Messi left the field, people entered the field in large numbers.

5. Since Lionel Messi had left the field prematurely, he could not meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

6. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologized for the incident that happened at Salt Lake Stadium. Mamta Banerjee said through social media, “I wholeheartedly apologize to Lionel Messi, all sports fans and Messi’s fans.”

7. Kolkata Police DGP Rajeev Kumar said that organizer Satadru Dutta has given a written assurance that he will refund all the money given to the fans for the event at Salt Lake Stadium. An organizer has also been arrested.

8. Lionel Messi reached Hyderabad at around 6 pm. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy welcomed Messi at Falaknuma Palace. After the Kolkata incident, the security of Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad was already increased. Messi was to reach the stadium as per schedule at 7 o’clock, but he was delayed in reaching the stadium.

9. Messi will reach Mumbai on 14 December. Will attend a fashion show at the Cricket Club of India, a celebrity football match will be played and will also attend a coaching clinic. He will reach a program organized at Wankhede Stadium. It is being told that Sachin Tendulkar can also meet Messi during the celebrity match. John Abraham, Kareena Kapoor and Jackie Shroff can come to the fashion show.

10. Lionel Messi will visit Delhi on 15th December, where he will be a part of an event organized at Arun Jaitley Stadium. A coaching session has also been scheduled for the youth. On December 15, Messi will also meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Football magician Lionel Messi has come to India, he first reached Kolkata from where he will reach Hyderabad, then Mumbai and finally Delhi. When he reached Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, he left the place in just 22 minutes because the fans broke the security arrangements and entered the ground.

Messi reached Kolkata airport late at 1:30 in the night. Since he did not stay at the Salt Lake Stadium for long, many people could not even catch a glimpse of him even after purchasing expensive tickets. If you want to meet Messi, you may have to spend a huge amount. Actually the organizers have announced a meet and greet package.

Give 10 lakhs, meet Messi

The price of the meet and greet package announced by the organizers has been kept at Rs 10 lakh. By paying this much amount, you will be able to shake hands with Messi and can also get a photo clicked with him. If you take a package worth Rs 10 lakh, you will get a chance to shake hands with Messi. Along with this, you will also be able to get a professional photoshoot done with 6 people.

In this package of Rs 10 lakh, you will be able to enjoy good food and non-alcoholic drinks while sitting in the premium lounge. In this you will also get hospitality category ticket for Delhi leg. Organizers described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Let us also tell you that this meet and greet package of Rs 10 lakh is available only for Delhi and Mumbai. Messi first reached Hyderabad from Kolkata, then he will go to Mumbai and finally Delhi. On paying Rs 10 lakh, this package will be available for only one person. When Messi will reach public places in Mumbai, the price of a ticket there is said to be Rs 8250.

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When Lionel Messi reached Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, everything did not go as expected. Since the fans had breached the security arrangements and entered the field, Messi quickly came out of the field. Meanwhile, the DGP of West Bengal has confirmed that the organizers of the GOAT Tour have given a written assurance that people’s money will be refunded for what happened in Kolkata.

It is being told that the fans got angry because it was difficult to see Messi due to heavy security. After that the fans started throwing bottles and whatever came to hand on the field.

Speaking to the media, West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said, “The main organizer has been arrested. Investigation has started and strict action will be taken against whoever is responsible for this incident.”

DGP Rajiv Kumar also said that the organizers have given a written assurance that the money will be returned to the fans. He said, “Many fans had come thinking that Messi would play. The situation has now been brought under control. The organizers have said that the money will be refunded and they have given assurance in writing.”

When Messi reached the stadium, about 70-80 security personnel surrounded Messi. West Bengal Sports Minister Anoop Biswas was also one of them. Messi left the field within a short time, due to which the fans got angry and started throwing bottles on the field. After some time, people entered the grounds without caring about the security arrangements and created a lot of chaos.

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Veteran football player Lionel Messi reached India on Saturday. Messi’s India tour will last for three days, and he will visit 4 cities. First of all he will meet the sponsors in Kolkata and he will also visit Salt Lake Stadium. He may also meet Rahul Gandhi. It is being told that Rahul Gandhi can come today to watch the Messi XI vs Chief Minister Revanth Reddy XI football match.

This great Argentinian footballer came to India in the year 2011, but in the last 14 years, Messi’s popularity has reached new heights. Therefore, when he came to India, he was given a grand welcome at Kolkata Airport. See here when and where Messi will go on his India tour and who he can meet. Let us tell you that Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul have also come with Messi on the India tour.

Lionel Messi’s complete schedule on India tour

Messi will meet sponsors in Kolkata, then go to the historic Salt Lake Stadium, where the event will also include music, dance and an exhibition match. There will be a ‘master class’ session for the young football players and they will arrive to unveil their 70-foot tall monument.

From Kolkata, Messi will leave for Hyderabad, where an exhibition match will be held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in the evening. Here he will reach the football clinic and felicitation ceremony. Lionel Messi will then head to Mumbai, where he will attend an event organized at Wankhede Stadium. He will participate in a 45-minute fashion show here along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo Paul.

Finally, Messi will go to Delhi, where he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In Delhi itself, he will greet the youth teams of Minerva Academy and will reach a celebrity match of teams of 9-9 players.

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Even at the age of 38, Lionel Messi is making his mark in the football world, he scored a hat-trick in the match against Nashville SC in Major League Soccer (MLS 2025). Due to this brilliant performance of Messi, Inter Miami won the match 5-2.

Messi is the highest goalscorer in the Major League Soccer tournament. He has scored 29 goals so far in the current edition. He has also won the Golden Boot Award for the MLS 2025 season. Praising Messi’s performance, Inter Miami defender Ian Frey said, “It is clear that Messi plays an important role in our team’s victory in every match. I do not have enough words to praise him.”

Messi’s second hat-trick

Messi scored the first goal of the match against Nashville SC, he gave his team the lead by scoring in the 34th minute. After this the opposing team took the lead by scoring 2 goals. For Nashville, Sam Surridge scored in the 43rd minute and Jacob Scheffleburg scored in the 45+6th minute.

After this, Lionel Messi’s magic was seen, he told why he is called the best footballer in the world. He scored the second goal in the 63rd minute, which came on penalty. He scored his hat-trick by scoring a goal in the 81st minute. This is his second hat-trick this season, before this he had scored a hat-trick against New England Revolution. That match was won by Inter Miami 6-2.

Apart from Lionel Messi, Luis Baltasar Rodriguez scored for Inter Miami on the 67th minute. After this, the 5th goal was scored by Telasco Segovia in 90+1 minutes.

Messi will come to India in December

Let us tell you that Lionel Messi is going to visit India in December. First of all he will go to Kolkata, then to Mumbai and then to Delhi. On this tour, Messi will meet many famous personalities of India. He also came to India 14 years ago in 2011. Apart from this, there is also suspense over his playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, looking at his fitness, it is believed that he will play the World Cup and only after that he can announce his retirement.

Football legendary Lionel Messi will soon come to India. He will visit India after 14 years. Earlier, Messi visited India in 2011. Lionel Messi will visit 3 cities in India. It is also news that Messi will play cricket matches in India. In this cricket match, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be seen in action. Here you will get all the information about Messi’s tour of India.

Let us know that Lionel Messi will visit India in December. He will visit Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi. According to reports, Messi will play a cricket match in Wankhede, Mumbai. However, Lionel Messi himself has not announced it yet, but preparations have started from the Mumbai Cricket Association.

In its report, news agency PTI quoted the source of Wankhede Stadium as saying, “It has been finalized. Now we are waiting for the official announcement from Messi. Perhaps it will be announced on his social media handle soon. At the moment we have agreed to the schedule of the proposed tour. We are just waiting for his social media, which will come soon.”

Messi’s tour of India schedule

Lionel Messi will land in Kolkata. On December 12, Messi will come to Kolkata. He will stay there for two days. He will also go to Eden Gardens with Sourav Ganguly. PTI in its report quoted the source as saying, “I do not want to mislead people. Originally, it will be Messi’s celebration. A master class with Messi. He will play a goat cup in a soft-ball, soft-tutch game with Sourav Ganguli, Leander Paes, John Abraham, Baichung Bhutia etc.

Viewers will be able to buy tickets and go to the stadium and see their favorite players playing. In this match, the price of the ticket will be kept at around Rs 3500. It is expected that about 68 thousand spectators will come to the stadium. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will honor Lionel Messi at Eden Gardens.

Messi will not play cricket matches

The report has made it clear that Lionel Messi will not play cricket. Messi will reach Mumbai on 14 December. Messi will also play GOAT Cup in Wankhede. The report quoted the source as saying that Messi will not play a cricket match. The source described the news of playing cricket matches with Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as baseless.

On December 15, Messi will come to Delhi. Messi in Delhi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier Messi came to India in August 2011.

Proposed program of Leoman Messi’s tour of India-

December 12- Affairs Kolkata (10 pm)

13 December (Kolkata)- 9 am- Milan ceremony; Statue unveiling (70 feet) on Lake Town Sri Bhumi, VIP Road; From 12 noon to 1.30 pm – Goat Concert at Eden Gardens and then Goat Cup
13 December (Evening) Private Program of Adani Foundation in Shantigram, Ahmedabad

14 December (Mumbai): Milan ceremony at CCI (3.45 pm); Goat Concert at Wankhede Stadium (5.30 pm)

15 December- Delhi. Met PM Modi. Arun jaitley stadium