Overview

• Messi announced a December 13–15 itinerary spanning Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi as part of the branded G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025.
• His schedule includes concerts, youth football sessions, a padel tournament and launches of charitable initiatives at prominent venues.
• Organizers say entry will require tickets purchased only via the District app, with events conducted under strict security controls.
• Plans reported for the visit include unveiling a 7.5-meter mural and what is billed as the largest statue of Messi to date.
• Separately, the Argentine federation is arranging November friendlies in Luanda and Kerala, with Messi’s participation not yet confirmed.