Messi GOAT India Tour 2025: Live Updates
Lionel Messi made a much-anticipated appearance in India as part of his GOAT Tour 2025, but the event quickly turned chaotic. Fans expressed their frustration after the soccer star left the stadium just ten minutes into his appearance. This led to an outburst of anger, with some attendees reportedly throwing bottles and breaching barricades at the venue. Messi had arrived during a ‘legendary match’ already in progress, and the atmosphere shifted dramatically in his direction as soon as he arrived. Official comments regarding the incident are yet to be released.
Next Stop: Hyderabad
Following the tumultuous event in Kolkata, Messi is set to travel to Hyderabad. He has a brief exhibition match scheduled for later today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where he will be on the field for approximately five minutes. Clearly, for many fans, even a fleeting glimpse of the sporting legend holds immense value.
Upcoming Highlights of the Tour
Messi’s visit to India includes several exciting events. On December 14, Mumbai will host the Padel GOAT Cup at the Brabourne Stadium. This will be followed by a celebrity football match, featuring a roster of prominent Bollywood actors, adding a touch of glamour to the sporting festivities.
In addition to these matches, Messi’s itinerary boasts a charity fashion show, an auction showcasing memorabilia from Argentina’s triumph at the 2022 World Cup, and a musical evening led by fellow soccer star, Luis Suárez. The tour will conclude in New Delhi on December 15 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he is expected to interact with several well-known Indian cricketers.
Detailed Itinerary of Lionel Messi’s India Tour 2025
December 13: Kolkata
- 1:30 AM: Arrival in Kolkata
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Meet-and-greet program
- 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Virtual inauguration of Messi’s statue
- 11:15 AM – 11:25 AM: Arrival at Yuva Bharati
- 11:30 AM: Shah Rukh Khan’s arrival at Yuva Bharati
- 12:00 PM: Arrival of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Sourav Ganguly at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Friendly match, ceremonies, and interactions
- 2:00 PM: Departure for Hyderabad
December 13: Hyderabad
- 7:00 PM: 7v7 match featuring Lionel Messi at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, followed by a musical concert
December 14: Mumbai
- 3:30 PM: Participation in the Padel Cup at the Cricket Club of India
- 4:00 PM: Celebrity football match
- 5:00 PM: Event at Wankhede Stadium, concluding with a charity fashion show
December 15: New Delhi
- Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- 1:30 PM: Event at Arun Jaitley Stadium, including the recognition of Minerva Academy players
How to Watch
Viewers keen to catch all the action from Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour can tune in live on the DD Sports TV Channel. Additionally, the event will be streamed on the Prasar Bharati YouTube channel and SonyLiv, enabling fans from all corners of the nation to participate in this extraordinary experience.
Stay tuned for ongoing live updates from Messi’s tour, ensuring you don’t miss any of the excitement surrounding this historic visit.
