After an eventful Day 1 marked by chaos in Kolkata and a memorable fan interaction in Hyderabad, the Argentine legend now gears up for an event in Mumbai.| Sports News

Lionel Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, had visited Kolkata and Hyderabad on Saturday, the opening day of their tour, with chaotic scenes being witnessed at the Salt Lake Stadium in the ‘City of Joy’.

Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.

Lionel Messi’s Mumbai stop on his GOAT India Tour 2025 has placed him at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where he is staying in a high-security sea-facing luxury suite costing around Rs 2.3 lakh per night.

Messi's appearance was abruptly cut short after 20 mins as fans began throwing debris in reaction to being kept at a distance from the star

Lionel Messi’s India visit has sparked massive excitement as fans revisit his journey, Rs 7,055 crore net worth, luxury lifestyle, private jet, car collection, and massive earnings from football and endorsements.

Lionel Messi's tour to India is far from over as the World Cup winner was scheduled to fly for Hyderabad later in the day.