Messi will meet some big Indian stars today!
Lionel Messi is visiting India nearly 14 years after his first visit to India, back in 2011, when he played a friendly against Venezuela at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium. The news of his arrival broke the internet as fans across various parts of India can’t wait to watch their icon.
The last time Lionel Messi visited India, Messi was just 24 years old. Since his last visit, Lionel Messi has gone through a series of ups and downs in his career. From almost retiring after missing the penalty against Chile in the Copa America Finals to probably ending the GOAT debate after conquering the world in 2022.
Messi is set to meet the GOAT of cricket Sachin Tendulkar today and take part in Padel Cup at Cricket Cup of India. While he will also meet the legend and former captain of Indian Football Sunil Chhetri. Alongside mutiple Bolywood stars such as Jackie Shroff, John Abraham, Kareena Kapoor Khan and more.
While reports also suggest that Messi might also meet Indian crickets stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli today and take part in a mini cricket match.
Venue: Wankhede Stadium
Event Timing: 5 PM–8 PM IST
Gates Open: 2 PM
Show Flow:
Celebrity Football Match
1st Half – 15 mins
Half-time Musical Tribute to Messi – 10 mins
2nd Half – 15 mins
G.O.A.T Cup Handover – 5 mins
Penalty Shootout – 10 mins
Football Clinic – 30 mins
Felicitation Ceremony – 10 mins
Stadium Drive-Through – Messi takes a round of the stadium, waving to fans and creating an unforgettable moment
Where & how to watch Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour: Mumbai leg?
The entire events of Lionel Messi and his India tour will be telecast on the DD Sports channel. The live-streaming of the event is available on the Sony LIV app and website. While fans can also watch on Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel.