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Besides PM Modi, Messi to meet CJI, Army chief in Delhi MUMBAI, Dec 14: The hallowed turf of the iconic Wankhede Stadium added another glorious chapter in Indian sporting history on Sunday when two of the greatest-ever sportspersons,
Not just this, several FC Barcelona fans also gathered at Nariman Point and marched towards Wankhede Stadium while chanting Lionel Messi’s name ahead of his visit.
Lionel Messi visited the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during his second day of the GOAT India tour. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and India icon Sunil Chhetri were among the dignitaries present at the iconic venue as Messi marked an end to the second day of his India visit.
Football icon Lionel Messi's India tour captivated Mumbai, with a memorable meet-and-greet at Wankhede Stadium featuring Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn an
Sachin Tendulkar met Lionel Messi at the GOAT India Tour in Mumbai, gifting him a signed India jersey reading “Gracias, Leo,” as fans at Wankhede Stadium celebrated the iconic No.10s together.
Following the Mumbai leg, Messi is scheduled to travel to New Delhi, accompanied by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, for the final phase of his India tour. A meeting with national leaders and additional public engagements are expected as the tour concludes.
Fadnavis paused and immediately addressed the audience by chanting “Ganpati Bappa,” following which the crowd stopped booing and joined him in chanting Bappa's name. Videos of the CM being booed is going viral on social media.
Mumbai Police on Friday issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Lionel Messi`s GOAT India Tour 2025 event scheduled on December 14, 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The Argentine football icon Lionel Messi is coming to India.