Check full schedule of Lionel Messi's visit to India and three cities

It has been a great news for India and all the football loves of the country as Argentina’s legendary footballer and the global icon, Lionel Messi, who is regarded to be the greatest football player in the history, is set to visit the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for an event on December 14 as the reports of Times of India has reported.

The Wankhede Stadium has witnessed various historic moments for India in the past years, including the memorable victory of the Indian side during the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka, besides getting a program for the celebration of the 2007 and 2024 T20 World Cup wins. Messi’s visit will add another chapter to the colorful history of the ground.

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‘Yes, Messi is set to visit the Wankhede Stadium for an event on December 14. The organizers of the event (Wizcraft) have sought permission for the event, which will be ticketed. Their request was discussed by the Mumbai Cricket Association's Apex Council in a meeting recently, and the permission was granted.’ The MCA source was revealed as reported by TOI on August 01.

Lionel Messi to visit Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi in December 2025

It has also been reported that a few superstar cricketers are expected to attend the event. If the reports are to be believed, then the schedule will be between December 13 and 15, with veteran football star visiting Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai, for a series of celebrations of his career, along with various events of the sport.

It has also been known that Messi will be felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens’ stadium in Kolkata in the presence of the West Bengal chief minister, Sri Mamata Banerjee. During his stay in the city, he will conduct a workshop on the game and launch a clinic, for which an event will be held, called ‘GOAT CUP’ in his honour at the Eden Gardens.

On Jun 06, Kerala’s sports minister, V Abdurahiman, confirmed that the Argentina football team under Messi will visit Kerala for a friendly match in October or November at the Greenfield International Stadium. The government will host the team as the state guests, besides giving its full support. The previous occasion of the footballer visiting India came in 2011 when he played a friendly game at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.