Messi's Triumphant Indian Tour: A Memorable Voyage of Football Legacy

Lionel Messi concluded his GOAT India Tour 2025 in Delhi after visiting four major cities. The tour featured memorable engagements with Indian sports icons and fans, concluding with a thrilling celebrity football match in Delhi. Hosted by Anant Ambani, Messi's visit celebrated his iconic status and passion for sports.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-12-2025 11:12 IST | Created: 16-12-2025 11:12 IST
Messi's Triumphant Indian Tour: A Memorable Voyage of Football Legacy
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul at Jamnagar airport (Photo: ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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Argentine football icon Lionel Messi wrapped up his highly-anticipated GOAT India Tour 2025 with a memorable visit to Delhi, marking the end of a four-city journey across India. Over the tour, Messi visited Jamnagar, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata, culminating in the grand finale in Delhi.

The Delhi leg welcomed Messi with a celebrity football match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, featuring the Minerva Messi All Stars against the Celebrity Messi All Stars. The event saw the presence of footballer Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, and concluded with a brief interaction with players and young football enthusiasts.

The tour's finale was graced by prominent figures, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, who presented Messi with personalized Indian cricket memorabilia. Despite minor chaos in Kolkata, Messi's visit left Indian fans with cherished memories, cementing his legendary status in the world of sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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