Mumbai 'Messi-merised': Wankhede hosts football icon, Tendulkar exchange gifts

• Lionel Messi visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for his G.O.A.T Tour, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul.
• The stadium was packed with fans who came to greet Messi, who waved to the crowd.
• Messi interacted with Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri and young players from Project Maha-Deva.
• Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also attended, exchanging gifts with Messi; Tendulkar gave his 2011 World Cup jersey, and Messi gave a signed football.

Why It Matters: Messi's Mumbai tour signifies football's expanding appeal in cricket-loving India.