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

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Lionel Messi is set to visit India this December for a series of football workshops across three major cities—Mumbai, Kolkata, and Thiruvananthapuram.


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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’.


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“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.



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