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Lionel Messi conversed with Sunil Chhetri and presented him with his Argentina jersey

Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul kicked balls into the stands and completed a lap of the ground

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched 'Project Maha-Deva' to identify and nurture young football players

Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar appeared together at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (December 14, 2025), with the grand event adding a notable chapter to Indian sporting history. Messi, making his third stop during his four-city GOAT India 2025 tour, spent one hour at the Wankhede and spoke with young football players.

Apart from Tendulkar, Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri and other celebrities also joined the event. On the occasion, Maharashtra chief

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