Messi, Mumbai and Wankhede Stadium
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In a star-studded event at Wankhede Stadium, Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi shared the spotlight during Messi's tour. Tendulkar honored Messi's legacy with a jersey gift, while Messi interacted wit
For long stretches, the atmosphere felt less Mumbai and more Camp Nou. Chants of 'Barca... Barca' and 'Suarez... Suarez' echoed through the stands as Messi interacted with youngsters, celebrities and former India football captain Sunil Chhetri.
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.
Mumbai is hosting football icon Lionel Messi on December 14 at Wankhede Stadium as part of the G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025. With large crowds expected, organisers and authorities have issued strict entry rules,
Following that, a friendly football match took place between Indian Stars and Mitra Stars, with the former featuring actors Tiger Shroff, Jim Sarbh, Indian footballers Nikhil Poojari, and Bala Devi. Mitra Stars also featured Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri and his Bengaluru FC teammates Rahul Bheke and Chinglensana Singh Konsham.
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.
Lionel Messi's GOAT tour moment saw some epic moments in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The legendary Argentine meet the very best of Indian sports - Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri and exchanged jerseys.