Desk Report:
Argentina is going to tour India in November – this news is very old. It is still uncertain whether Argentina will get Lionel Messi during the international break. Whatever it is, Messi is going to tour India personally. The Argentine star forward will visit this country in the Asian continent after 14 years.
Messi said that he will also do many personal things while visiting India after 14 years. The Argentine forward confirmed it on his official Instagram handle last night. Messi wrote, ‘I am going to visit a beautiful country like India in December. I am very excited about it. I will participate in concerts, youth football clinics, paddle cups and charity work. These events will be held in Kolkata, Mumbai, iconic stadiums in Delhi and probably in another city. Tickets will be available only on the District app.’
Messi’s personal tour to India has been named GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour of India 2025. The Argentine forward’s tour of India has been arranged by one of the country’s most successful sports entrepreneurs, Sutdru Dutta. Thanking Sutdru, Messi said, “It is a matter of pride for me to have the opportunity to meet the biggest stars and important people in India. I am grateful to The Sutdru Dutta Initiative for giving me the opportunity to visit India after 14 years.”
According to Messi’s published schedule, he is going to participate in various events at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on December 13, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 14 and the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on December 15. However, by “probably another city”, he may have meant Ahmedabad. According to reports in the Indian media, Messi may unveil his sculpture on his way to Ahmedabad. Messi is also scheduled to play an exhibition cricket match at Wankhede with Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Messi last played in India in 2011. Argentina won 1-0 against Venezuela in Salt Lake, Kolkata. Messi made his debut as a permanent captain in international football with this match. The Argentine legend won the Copa America twice as captain in 2021 and 2024. Argentina won the World Cup under his leadership in 2022.
