Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India for a three-day whirlwind visit titled the GOAT Tour, scheduled for December 13 to 15. He will cover four major cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, in what promises to be one of the most high-profile sporting visits the country has hosted. Fresh off winning the 48th trophy of his illustrious career, Messi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief ministers, celebrities and thousands of fans across multiple events.

The tour is being organised by promoter Satadru Dutta, who has also brought in two of Messi’s closest footballing associates – Luis Suárez, his former Barcelona strike partner, and Rodrigo De Paul, a key member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad. Tickets for public events are available on the District app, with prices

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