Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 12: India is set to host football legend Lionel Messi on a whirlwind three-day visit from December 13 to 15 as part of the GOAT tour. Unlike his last trip to India in 2011, which involved an international friendly in Kolkata, this visit has little connection to the sport that made him a global icon.

Messi’s itinerary spans four cities — Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi — packed with non-footballing activities, from celebrity meet-and-greets to political engagements. Reports indicate he will virtually unveil a 70-foot statue in Kolkata, play a 7v7 exhibition match in Hyderabad with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and interact with Bollywood stars and politicians.

Originally, Messi’s 2025 visit was intended to feature a foo

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