Argentina’s legendary footballer Lionel Messi’s in on a 3-day visit to India for the GOAT tour. The tour started in Kolkata but his early departure from the Salt Lake Stadium agitated the crowd and it turned out to be a total chaos. The Kolkata leg was followed by Hyderabad and then Mumbai. The authorities and the Mumbai Police have been praised for the crowd management in Mumbai.
The day’s activities included the Padel GOAT Cup at Brabourne Stadium followed by the high-profile appearances at Wankhede in the evening. Messi was accompanied by the Indian sports legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri thus creating a crossover moment for the fans of both football and cricket.
The entire crowd thanked the Mumbai Police for their exceptional management throughout the messi event
– This is so wholesome 🤍🫶🏻!! pic.twitter.com/5OPl4G8RAm
— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) December 15, 2025
🚨 Over 55,000 fans at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium chanting “Messi, Messi” in a country where football isn’t even the No.1 sport
Messi’s influence is UNREAL 🐐
— ACE (fan) (@FCB_ACEE) December 14, 2025
Messi enthusiasts in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, carrying tifos and banners, chanting “MESSI, MESSI, MESSI!” 🐐🔥 🥰 pic.twitter.com/2fs9fDasqN
— Messi FC World (@MessiFCWorld) December 14, 2025
VIDEO | Mumbai: Fans in large numbers gather ahead of footballer Lionel Messi’s arrival at Wankhede Stadium.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/dv5TRAShcC) pic.twitter.com/qRrxuQ4YhU
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 14, 2025
Mumbai Messi Goat tour turned out best so far
-Fans turned out 10 times more than rest venues
-Crowd full of discipline, No chaos like Kolkata
– No crowdbombing Messi like TMC leaders
– No photoshoot like Telangana Con leader family
– No drama by leaders playing with messi… pic.twitter.com/egB4Rp2MF9
— Lala (@FabulasGuy) December 14, 2025
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Fans in Mumbai enjoy global football icon Lionel Messi’s event, describing it as an “emotional” experience.
(Full VIDEO available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/BA7cuY0xKT
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 14, 2025
Messi then travelled to New Delhi where he met ICC Chairman Jay Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former India captain Baichung Bhutia. The Argentina footballer was presented Indian jersey with No. 10 on the back while Suarez got No. 9 jersey and De Paul got No.7.
Messi’s arrival in the capital city was delayed due to the weather condition.
“Due to adverse weather conditions, Messi’s flight has been delayed. The event will commence 40 minutes later than scheduled,” the organisers announced on a digital board in the stadium.
