Mumbai: In a moment that thrilled sports fans across India, Argentine football legend Lionel Messi shared a special interaction with cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, shaking hands with the Master Blaster and accepting a cricket jersey during his visit as part of the ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’.

Sachin handed Messi his No.10 India jersey. Meanwhile, Messi, in exchange, offered him the FIFA World Cup ball.

Speaking at the occasion, Tendulkar said, "I have spent some incredible moments here. As we call it, Mumbai is a city of dreams. And a number of dreams have seen the finish line here on this very venue. And without your support, we would never have seen those golden moments on this ground in 2011.”

"And today, having all three of them here is ind

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