Lionel Messi to tour India in December, set to play ‘GOAT Cup’ with Kohli-Dhoni

These sessions are scheduled to be held at iconic stadiums including Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens, and Greenfield International Stadium.

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Following the workshops, Messi is expected to participate in a special seven-a-side cricket match alongside Indian cricketing legends MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

There are also discussions underway to include Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma in this high-profile exhibition game, which will be hosted at the Wankhede Stadium. The event has been tentatively titled the ‘GOAT Cup’.

“Messi will be present at Wankhede on December 14. He is likely to take part in a cricket match with both current and former players. A full schedule will be announced once finalised.” an MCA source was quoted as saying in a report by Indian Express.

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While Messi has visited India before, this will be his first trip back in 14 years. His last appearance was in 2011 when Argentina played Venezuela in a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.