Argentina and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi waves to fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Reuters
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Firstpost15-12-2025, 17:35

Messi's India Tour Ends in Delhi: Meets Kohli, Arun Jaitley Stadium Visit

  • Lionel Messi's "GOAT India Tour" concluded in Delhi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul.
  • The tour included stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, visiting various iconic sporting venues.
  • In Delhi, Messi was scheduled to visit Arun Jaitley Stadium, meet Virat Kohli, conduct a football clinic, and participate in a celebrity match, with a possible meeting with PM Modi.
  • Kolkata's visit was chaotic, with Messi mobbed by VIPs, while Hyderabad saw him play football with CM Revanth Reddy and meet Rahul Gandhi.
  • In Mumbai, Messi met Sachin Tendulkar, who gifted him a signed 2011 World Cup jersey, and also met Sunil Chhetri, CM Fadnavis, and Bollywood stars.

Why It Matters: Messi's India tour highlights global sports and cultural connections.

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