Football fans in India are set for a historic December, as Argentine legend Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his long-awaited return to the country after 14 years. The World Cup-winning icon will headline the GOAT Tour of India 2025, a special multi-city event blending football, music, and cultural festivities.

A Long-Awaited Return

Messi last visited India in 2011, when he led Argentina against Venezuela in a friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. Fourteen years later, he is set to reconnect with Indian fans, calling India a “very special country” and praising its passion for football.

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Cities and Schedule

The GOAT Tour is scheduled between December 13 and 15, 2025. Messi is expected to travel across Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi,

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