Messi arrived in India on Saturday (Dec 13) and is scheduled to travel to Mumbai on Sunday (Dec 14), where he will interact with fans at the Wankhede Stadium. 

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Sports authority of Telangana chairman Shiva Sena Reddy assured fans that Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad appearance will be conducted smoothly, following the chaos reported during the Kolkata leg of the India tour. 

Watch: Lionel Messi arrives in Hyderabad for GOAT Tour as fans cheer wildly amid high security

Messi and Suarez will now head to Hyderabad, where they will be take part in another event organized by the Telangana government. He expected to play an exhibition match with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

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Messi and Suarez will now head for Hyderabad, where they will be take part in another event organized by the Telangana government. He expected to play an exhibition match with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. 

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Lionel Messi, who landed in Kolkata in the wee hours of Saturday for his four-city GOAT tour, was at the Salt Lake Stadium when chaos erupted from the fans.

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Chaotic scenes happenned just minutes after legendary footballer Lionel Messi arrived at the Salt Lake Stadium where he was supposed to be felicitated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the presence of former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly.

Watch: Chaos erupts at Salt Lake Stadium as fans hurl bottles, chairs in stands, Lionel Messi leaves in 10 mins

Lionel Messi who is set to be the talk of the town in Kolkata was spotted with B-town icon Shah Rukh Khan, breaking the internet in the process. The duo was also joined by another legendary figure of Luis Suarez as they posed for an iconic picture while Messi unveiled hi 70-foot tall statue.

Watch: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez meet Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan at Yuva Bharati

The Sree Bhumi Sporting Club completed the installation of a towering 70-foot iron statue in admiration of the Argentine football legend at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata.

Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue in Kolkata as part of GOAT India tour

Lionel Messi, who is considered by many to be the greatest player to play football, arrived in India for his second tour, having last played in 2011 in a friendly match. 

Watch: Lionel Messi arrives in Kolkata for GOAT tour, fans throng airport with tight security measures in place

After Kolkata, where Messi will play a short friendly match, he will head to Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

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Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday, sparking excitement among Indian football fans as the city prepares to welcome the global icon. His visit is expected to draw massive crowds, with special security and arrangements underway.

India: Lionel Messi Set to Arrive in Kolkata on Saturday

Lionel Messi’s visit to India comes just a week after he helped Inter Miami win the MLS Cup. Messi’s last visit to India came in 2011 when he played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

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Messi has now 48 career titles, the most by any player in football history. 

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The footballer had previously said that he'll play if his body holds up for the tournament which begins June 29. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada.

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Lionel Messi has now surpassed legends Ferenc Puskás (404) and Pelé (369) for most recorded assists in football history.

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It is the second time in his professional career that Lionel Messi will visit India. He first visited the country 14 years ago in 2011.

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Third-seeded Miami will head into next weekend's fixture brimming with confidence after laying on a performance of pace and precision to dispatch second seeds Cincinnati.

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Julieta Makintach was one of three judges in the now-annulled trial that followed Maradona's death in 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions.

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Every sport has its rivalries, but behind the competition, some friendships go beyond borders, disciplines, and scoreboards. Whether built through long hours of training or mutual admiration for each other’s talent. Here are 5 of the most heartwarming–and entertaining–ones to watch out for!

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One of the legends of the game, Lionel Messi graced the pitch at Camp Nou for a better part of a decade and a half as he won multiple honours. This included a club record four Champions League titles, 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies and multiple other honours. 

Watch: Lionel Messi secretly visits Camp Nou, says 'I hope one day I can come back...'

Lionel Messi's India tour will start on either December 12 or 13 before it will conclude on December 15 in New Delhi as he will now visit five cities in the nation. 

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Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi moved to Inter Miami in 2023 after being linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia. That followed a two-year spell with Paris Saint-Germain, the club he joined in 2021 after ending his long association with Barcelona.

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Messi, who has been playing professionally since 2004, wants the chance for one more star turn on football's biggest stage.

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Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel  Messi was presented with the Golden Boot award before the game after topping the regular-season scoring chart with 29 goals in 28 games.

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