Messi's India GOAT Tour Adds Hyderabad to Finalize Four-City December Schedule
Organisers reworked the itinerary after the Kochi friendly was scrapped to ensure South Indian fans get a dedicated stop.
Overview
- The revised lineup spans Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi from December 12 to 15, with the sequence starting in Kolkata and ending in the capital with a planned meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Hyderabad replaces the previously planned Ahmedabad leg, with the local event expected at either Gachibowli Stadium or Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, according to the organiser.
- Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul are confirmed to join Lionel Messi for the tour events.
- Organisers and a ticketing portal report strong demand, with Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium sold out and Kolkata and New Delhi nearing capacity.
- Each stop blends exhibition football with fan engagements, including a celebrity match, clinics, meet-and-greets, musical programs and a statue unveiling in Kolkata.