Lionel Messi Set to Mesmerize India in Blockbuster Multi-City Tour

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi embarks on an India tour, featuring a fashion show, memorabilia auction, a statue unveiling, and cultural fusion events. The tour includes stops in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Delhi, culminating in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Argentinian football icon Lionel Messi is gearing up for an exciting India tour, where he will walk the ramp in Mumbai on a philanthropic mission. Organized by Satadru Dutta, the tour includes Messi, his teammate Luis Suarez, and Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul participating in a unique 45-minute fashion segment in December.

The highlight in Kolkata is the virtual unveiling of Messi's colossal 70-foot statue due to security concerns, as well as a special Uncleared Hispanic festival blending Argentine tea with Indian flavors. Meanwhile, a mural unveiling and various activities will attract fans and sports enthusiasts for a memorable celebration.

The tour concludes in New Delhi with a meeting between Messi and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In addition to a football workshop and a celebrity match, the visit also honors Minerva Academy's victorious youth team. Organizers say the initiative showcases Messi's appeal in India, fulfilling dreams for thousands of fans nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)