US Edition"The Internet Is Not Ready for Those 3 Days", "Gonna Be Wild" - Fans React as Lionel Messi Confirms Dates for India Tour
Messi's GOAT Tour includes concerts, football masterclasses, meet-and-greets, and charitable events across four cities, with tickets starting at Rs 3,500, organisers said.
- On October 2, 2025, Lionel Messi confirmed his participation in the GOAT Tour of India, starting in Kolkata on December 13 and concluding with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15.
- Messi recalled fond memories from his visit 14 years ago, saying India is a "very special country", while promoter Satadru Dutta secured authorisation earlier this year after meetings with Messi and his father.
- The schedule showcases a mix of sport and entertainment, including concerts, meet-and-greets, food festivals, football masterclasses and a padel exhibition at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium.
- During the November FIFA window, the Argentina national football team is set to play in Kerala between November 10-18, though Messi's participation is uncertain and officials say the team may come without him.
- Tickets start at Rs 3,500 for events across the tour, with organisers promising unprecedented security by Messi's personal security team and local authorities for one of India as host nation's biggest football events.
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