A highly anticipated visit to India Lionel Messi received the last seal of approval with an Argentine superstar, which was released on Friday, December 12 in Calcutta.
As PTI previously states, the city of the football-Mad Kalkata will be the first stop in Messi’s whirling trip Named “Goat Tour of India 2025”, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.
The visit will be closed after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modim in his residence on December 15th.
This will be Argentine Great to India since 2011, when he visited the country with his national team to play FIFA friendly against Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium stadium.
“I got authorization and then I did it official (on social media). Messi will publish every day between August 28 and 1. September with an official poster with all the details and a small introduction of his tour,” Dutta PTI said.
Dutta met Messi’s father at the beginning of this year to submit a proposal, and on February 28, Messi met him in his residence for a 45 -minute discussion.
“I explained the plan and what we wanted to do. He seemed to be convinced that it was worth it and committed to come,” Dutta said.
Messi’s escort may also include inter Miami teammates Rodrigo de Paul, Luis Suarez, Jordi albums and Sergio Busquets, but Dutt refused to reveal any name.
Messi’s visit will present Masterclass with children in every city to inspire the next generation of Indian footballers.
Kolkata, the longest stop
On the night of December 12th, he lands in Calcutta and spends two days and one night at his longest stop on tour.
Its schedule 13.
“He is a friend lover (Argentine herbal tea), so I make an Mushroom and Indian Assam tea. It will be another accessory that will take place on the secondary track of the meeting and greeting action on December 13 at his hotel (Taj Bengal).
“All Bengal Fish, including Hilsa, and sweet delicacies, will be there on a plate for food festival,” Dutta revealed.
The highlight of the day will be the unveiling of the statue of Messi, followed by a “goat concert” and “goat cup” in Eden Gardens or Salt Lake Stadium.
Another addition to the tour is the revelation of his murals during the upcoming Durga Puja, where fans can “publish messages and draw something”.
“Not only will they reveal their biggest statue, but we will have a huge wall painting (25 feet and 20 feet) that will be held on the strategic Durga Puja Pandal-hop-hop-hoping so that all its fans have the opportunity to paint and publish news in a nearby report.
He added that maybe three to three wall -mounted places were included in a narrower selection and waits for a police permit.
The Salt Lake Stadium stadium is also considered as a backup point for Kolkata concert, which was originally planned in Eden Gardens.
“In both places we were a pencil and the final confirmation will come within 15 days,” Dutta said.
The Goat Cup in Eden Gardens will be a festive football match with seven pages, with Messi, which will connect next to Sourava Ganguly, Leander Paes, John Abraham and Bhaichung Bhutia.
The organizers expect a crowd of sale, tickets are likely to start from 3,500 Rs. Mamata Baerjee, Chief Minister West, is expected to Felicit Messi during the program.
Security will be the highest priority, he said.
“Police Commissioner Kolkata explained that I was responsible for measures and made sure there would be no security fit. The Messi team is also strange about it. It’s not just for him, but for every fan who participates.
Kohli and Dhoni meet Messi?
On the evening of December 13, Messi travels to Ahmedabad to a private event organized by the Adani Foundation.
Mumbai’s leg on December 14 will present a meeting and greeting in CCI Brabourne, followed by a goat concert and a goat cup at the Wankhade stadium.
The new addition will be the goat Cup Mumbai Padl in CCI in Hrabourne.
“Messi, who is a big fans of missile sport (usually plays in a closed arena), will play Fallen together with celebrities in CCI Grabourne in Mumbai,” Dutta said.
Sources said Shah Rukh Khan and Leander Paes are among those who expect to participate, and Messi can play for five to 10 minutes.
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Association also plans to pair Messi pairing with Sachin Tendulkar, Mrs. Dhoni and Rohit Sharmou at the time of Captain Kozi together with Bollywood with Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan and Tiger Shroff.
In Delhi 15.
Sources have revealed that the Association of Cricket Association of Delhi district is also invited by Virat Kohli and SHUBMAN GILL, which is a big “fans of Messi”, the day after playing the third T20i against South Africa in Dharamsale.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
August 15, 2025
