“GOAT Tour of India 2025” is all set to wrap up today in New Delhi today, December 15. After football icon Lionel Messi’s visit in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, he will participate in an exhibition match and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published: December 15, 2025 12:22 PM IST
New Delhi: Lionel Messi is all set to conclude his highly anticipated “G.O.A.T India Tour 2025” in New Delhi today, December 15, after his visit in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The national capital is buzzing with excitement as fans gear up to see the football greats first public appearance in the city at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Messi’s India tour kicked off on a disappointing note in Kolkata, where poor management at Salt Lake Stadium caused overcrowding and unrest, forcing organisers to shorten the programme, whereas the Hyderabad leg, however, ran much more smoothly, with Messi joined by fellow Argentines Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul. During the visit, he met political leaders, took part in a G.O.A.T penalty shootout, and conducted football coaching sessions for children.
Mumbai witnessed a historic moment as Messi met cricket and football legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede Stadium. He presented Tendulkar with a replica of the match ball from Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph, while gifted his national team jersey to Chhetri. He was also seen engaging with young footballers.
Talking about his Delhi visit, Messi has a full day planned. He is set to arrive in the morning from Mumbai and will participate in an exhibition match followed by a felicitation ceremony.
A private meeting has been organised with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to attend.
The public event at Arun Jaitley Stadium is scheduled to start around 1:30 PM, with gates opening at 11:30 AM. Key highlights include a celebrity football match starting at 2:50 PM, with Messi expected to take the field at 3:30 PM, followed by a football clinic for 30 children from Minerva Academy. A stage ceremony and the G.O.A.T Cup exhibition match are set for 4:20 PM. Messi will also meet cricket star Virat Kohli at the stadium, following his earlier interaction with Sachin Tendulkar at the Cricket Club of India.
The event is set to wrap up in the late afternoon, with Messi leaving Delhi later in the evening for private commitments.
Lionel Messi – Delhi Itinerary (December 15, 2025)
Morning Arrival:
Arrive in Delhi from Mumbai via charter flight (between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM).
Public Event at Arun Jaitley Stadium:
Gates Open: 11:30 AM
Programme Start: 1:30 PM
Celebrity Football Match: 2:50 PM
Messi joins the match: 3:30 PM
Children’s Football Clinic: 3:45 PM (30 kids from Minerva Academy)
Stage Ceremony & G.O.A.T Cup Exhibition Match: 4:20 PM
Meet and greet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – Between 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Other VIP Meetings: Chief Justice of India, Chief of Defence Staff, and possibly Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Departure
Messi will attend private enagagements in the late afternoon and is scheduled to leave Delhi late at night or early morning on December 16.
Lionel Messi: Ticket and Live streaming details
Ticket for the Delhi leg of the GOAT India tour are sold out. Fans can watch the event live through the Sony LIV app and website, the Prasar Bharati Youtube channel, or on DD sports.
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