Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour: Mumbai Welcomes Football Legend Amid High Security

Lionel Messi, the renowned football icon, arrived in Mumbai for the second day of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'. Accompanied by teammates, he will participate in events at Brabourne and Wankhede Stadiums. Mumbai Police have tightened security, deploying over 2,000 personnel to ensure a smooth experience.

Lionel Messi, the celebrated football star and World Cup-winning Argentine captain, arrived in Mumbai with 'World Cup level' security on Sunday as part of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'.

Scheduled to visit Taj Colaba and then the Cricket Club of India for a Padel GOAT Club event, Messi will be a part of a celebrity football match in the afternoon.

Expecting heavy crowds, authorities deployed over 2,000 police personnel across venues with watchtowers and strict security checks, learning from the chaos in Kolkata during the Hyderabad segment.

(With inputs from agencies.)