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.