GOAT India Tour 2025: Why famous football player Lionel Messi is visiting India

NEW DELHI: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi announced his arrival in India as the GOAT India Tour 2025 is taking place from December 13-15.

Messi’s visit to India for the GOAT Tour is being hailed as a landmark moment, especially as it comes at a time when football in New Delhi is experiencing one of its most challenging phases. His presence is expected to inspire fans and boost the sport’s visibility across the country.

Messi will be in India for a three-day trip, during which he will travel to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The GOAT India Tour 2025 kicks off on December 13, beginning in Kolkata and concluding in New Delhi on December 15. Events from the tour will also be available for live streaming, giving Indian football fans nationwide the opportunity to join in.

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The legend is expected to meet Bollywood star Shar Rukh Khan on Saturday.