Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Highlights: Lionel Messi receives Sachin Tendulkar's India jersey, gives Sunil Chhetri Argentina one in Mumbai

Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Live Updates: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Mumbai for the third stop of his GOAT India Tour, continuing his highly anticipated visit to the country. After a chaotic turn of events in Kolkata and a hugely successful reception in Hyderabad, the World Cup winner is now set to be greeted by his passionate fan base in Mumbai. Messi reached the city via the Taj Mahal Hotel.Fans had a memorable evening at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, witnessing the FIFA World Cup-winning superstar in action during the second stop of his GOAT India Tour 2025.Following the unfortunate chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, where fans expressed anger over VIPs and politicians allegedly monopolising Messi’s time, the Hyderabad leg offered a far more enjoyable experience. Messi participated in a 7-on-7 exhibition football match involving Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, received overwhelming support from the enthusiastic crowd, and also met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.The football legend presented Rahul Gandhi with his iconic number 10 Argentina jersey, posing for photos alongside his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. Messi was also felicitated by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy with a memento.A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Messi took a few moments to interact with children at the venue, giving them a memory of a lifetime as he kicked the ball around with them.During his time in India, under-14 football talents from across Maharashtra will be selected by the state’s Sports Department for the unique opportunity to train with Messi on Sunday.Delhi will serve as the final destination for Messi’s GOAT Tour 2025 on Monday, rounding off his landmark visit to India.