Overview
- Messi’s four-city schedule runs Kolkata (Dec 13 morning), Hyderabad (Dec 13 evening), Mumbai (Dec 14 evening) and New Delhi (Dec 15 afternoon), with appearances confirmed at Salt Lake, Rajiv Gandhi International, Wankhede and Arun Jaitley stadiums.
- Extra inventory for the Dec 14 Wankhede program is on sale in the ₹7,670–₹14,750 range exclusively via District, following an MCA advisory that warns fans to avoid unofficial resale tickets.
- Mumbai’s lineup features a 45‑minute charity fashion segment with Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, plus a request for 2022 World Cup memorabilia to be auctioned for a cause.
- Hyderabad plans a GOAT Cup showcase with a 7v7 celebrity match, a youth masterclass, penalty shootouts and a concert, with support noted from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
- Organisers report security reconnaissance across all venues with the entourage due in Kolkata late on Dec 12, while coverage also notes Messi’s recent MLS Cup triumph boosting interest and reports that he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.