Messi set to dazzle Mumbai with his magic on Indian turf this December

Messi is also expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mumbai: In what is great news for football fans, Argentine footballer Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi one of the finest forwards will be visiting Mumbai this December!

The formal announcement was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

“Guess what!  Lionel Messi is coming to Maharashtra and will play football with you, my young friends,” the CM said. “Thank you, Messi, for gifting me your personally signed football!  I welcome your forthcoming visit to Mumbai on 14th December 2025, as a part of the GOAT Tour!” Fadnavis said in a post on X.

“Under-14 young football players from across Maharashtra will be selected by our Sports Department, MITRA, and WIFA, and will get to practice with Lionel Messi on 14th December! I invite football fans and the corporates to support our efforts to bring world-class training to Maharashtra’s Youth!” he said.

Messi would first land in Kolkata, followed by Ahmedabad and Mumbai, and culminate his visit in  New Delhi.

In fact, Messi has sent Modi a signed jersey from Argentina’s victorious 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, as a gift for his 75th birthday.