Messi will be accompanied by his longtime teammate Luis Suárez and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. The tour program includes fan meetings, cultural events, and exhibition football matches that will be held in a 7-a-side format.
The first stop for Messi will be Kolkata, where he will meet fans and virtually unveil a 70-foot statue in his honor. He will then head to Hyderabad and Mumbai, concluding his activities in New Delhi. Attendance is expected from famous Indian athletes and celebrities, such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly, and Sachin Tendulkar.
This visit will be Messi's first to India in the last 14 years.
Thus, the GOAT India Tour 2025 promises to be a significant event that brings together sports and culture, attracting the attention of fans across the region.
