Lionel Messi’s India Visit: Meet the GOAT for ₹10 Lakh as His 4-City Tour Kicks Off in Kolkata
Football fever is set to grip India as Lionel Messi arrives for his much-anticipated GOAT Tour India 2025, beginning December 13 in Kolkata. The three-day event will see the Argentine legend journey through four major cities, wrapping up in New Delhi.
Unlike a competitive match, this tour focuses on fan engagement, cultural exchange, and charity activities. Messi last visited India in 2011 when he captained Argentina for the first time in a friendly against Venezuela.
Fans can grab tickets to witness the events across all four venues, but meeting Messi in person will require deep pockets—the private meet-and-greet sessions are priced at a whopping ₹10 lakh each, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for die-hard supporters to click photos with the global icon.
What to Expect from Messi’s GOAT Tour India 2025:
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Star Power: Messi will be joined by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul for select appearances in Hyderabad and Mumbai.
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Charity Events: The Mumbai leg includes a charity fashion show and an auction of memorabilia from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Youth Clinics: As a UNICEF ambassador, Messi will lead football clinics for youth and underprivileged children, especially in Hyderabad.
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High-Profile Meetings: In Kolkata, he’s expected to meet Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee before heading to Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad Highlights: The city’s events feature a 7v7 exhibition match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, attended by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, followed by a musical celebration of Messi’s career.
Parvathi Reddy, Chief Patron and Advisor of The GOAT Tour Hyderabad, confirmed that the Hyderabad leg will primarily spotlight youth development through football clinics and engagement programs.
