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Messi Comes to India: A Charitable Fashion Show Awaits
9 Dec
Summary
- Lionel Messi will participate in a philanthropic fashion show in Mumbai.
- Messi may auction memorabilia from Argentina's 2022 World Cup win.
- Messi's India tour includes events in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Delhi.
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is scheduled to embark on a multi-city tour of India in December 2025, marking his first visit since 2011. The tour includes a significant philanthropic fashion show in Mumbai on December 14, where Messi, along with teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, will walk the ramp.
Organizers have also formally requested Messi to bring select memorabilia from Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph for an auction during the Mumbai leg. In Kolkata, the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of Messi will occur virtually due to security concerns, with a meet-and-greet and a fusion food festival also planned.
The pan-India tour extends to Hyderabad, featuring a celebrity 7v7 match and a masterclass for young talents, before concluding in New Delhi. Messi is also slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. The tour aims to engage fans across various cities with a blend of football-related activities and cultural events.
