Mumbai: Argentina's legendary footballer Lionel Messi has once then reached India without 14 years. On the morning of Saturday, December 13, he entered India and started his four-city tour from Kolkata. This tour has been named ‘GOAT Tour of India.’ There was excitement wideness the country well-nigh Messi's arrival, but in Kolkata this joy could not completely turn into celebration.
What is going to happen in Mumbai today?
Now Messi's next stop will be Mumbai. On December 14, he will reach Mumbai, where several programs have been organized in his honor at the Cricket Club of India (CCI). A soft-heartedness malleate show will be organized here, as well as a paddle match. Special coaching clinics have moreover been organized for children so that they can connect directly with Messi.
All roads lead to Wankhede.
Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri and Leo Messi will meet at the G.O.A.T tour, as it heads to Mumbai, this weekend. #WeAreBFC #GOATTourIndia pic.twitter.com/0a2K8mIgyl
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) December 12, 2025According to sources, Sachin Tendulkar can be seen playing with Messi in the paddle match. Apart from this, Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are moreover expected to participate in this program. Big names from Bollywood like John Abraham, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jackie Shroff can be included in the malleate show. A separate program has moreover been scheduled at Wankhede Stadium during the Mumbai tour. Here, some special memorabilia related to Messi's Qatar World Cup 2022 will be auctioned, the proceeds from which will be given to charity.
How will the grand finale be in Delhi?
The last leg of GOAT Tour will be held in New Delhi on 15th December. There is a possibility of Messi meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the program organized at Arun Jaitley Stadium. During this, Minerva Academy will be honored, which has won three youth trophies in Europe this year. A special football coaching program has moreover been organized for children in the capital.
How was Messi's magic in Hyderabad?
After the uproar in Kolkata, Messi reached Hyderabad, where the undercurrent was wifely and enthusiastic. 7v7 exhibition match took place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium; Messi played for a few minutes and showed skills. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy moreover took the field. Without that, a coaching clinic and musical concert for children. The fans were happy, there was no ruckus. A private dinner moreover took place at Falaknuma Palace. Hyderabad showed how trappy a Messi visit can be with proper planning. Should the same be expected from other cities?
Why is this tour so special?
The tour is organized by 'A Sathadru Dutta Initiative' (ASDI), which has previously brought legends like Maradona, Pele and Martínez to India. Tickets are misogynist on the District app; prices range from Rs 2000 to Rs 30000 depending on the cities. Some events live on DD Sports and Prasar Bharti YouTube. Having Suarez and De Paul with Messi doubles the fun. But the incident in Kolkata raised questions—was the event for fans or just a showpiece? Nevertheless, Messi's coming to India will requite a uplift to football. This will be a memory of a lifetime for the fans, provided the rest of the days remain peaceful.
