Overview
- The Mumbai Cricket Association approved a ticketed Lionel Messi event at Wankhede Stadium on December 14.
- Organisers intend to host football workshops and a GOAT Cup tournament in Kolkata, but the Cricket Association of Bengal says it has not received formal notification for Eden Gardens activities.
- The promotional tour spans Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi from December 13 to 15 and will feature youth football clinics alongside exhibition matches.
- Organisers are in talks to include a seven-a-side cricket exhibition match at Wankhede involving MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and other stars, though logistics remain under discussion.
- An October–November friendly in Kerala announced by the state sports minister has been suspended because sponsorship and scheduling hurdles remain unresolved.