Updated on: Aug 01, 2025 02:25 pm IST

The one and solely #Lionel Messi is about to go to #India in December, and through his time in #Mumbai, the Argentine legend is more likely to appeal to a plethora of stars.

#Argentina celebrity #Lionel Messi is all set to go to #Wankhede Stadium in #Mumbai in December 2025, and if all goes based on plan, he would possibly ditch his soccer boots for a bat and ball. Yes, you learn that proper. The organisers are understanding logistics to presumably get Messi to play a cricket match towards a number of the largest #Indian superstars, similar to #Rohit Sharma and #Sachin Tendulkar. As for whether or not #Virat Kohli or #MS Dhoni will make an look, your guess is pretty much as good as ours.

Imagine having #Lionel Messi, #Rohit Sharma and #Sachin Tendulkar in the identical floor on the similar time.(AFP Images)

Considering Rohit and Tendulkar stay in #Mumbai, the duo would possibly make an look on the Wankhede for a gathering with Messi if their schedule permits. Sources inside the #Mumbai #Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed to The Hindustan Times that Messi would certainly go to the enduring venue on December 14.

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Messi is predicted to go to #India from December 13-15. The Inter Miami star will even journey to Delhi and Kolkata. This could be Messi’s second go to to #India. He had earlier visited the nation in 2011 when #Argentina performed a pleasant match towards Venezuela at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.

“Yes, #Lionel Messi will be visiting the #Wankhede Stadium on December 14. The finalisation of logistics is well and truly underway. There are plans for organising a cricket match with some of the biggest names in #India. The complete schedule will be made public once there is confirmation on the logistics and schedule,” a prime MCA official advised HT.

Messi’s October pleasant unlikely

Earlier, Kerala’s Sports Minister V Abdurahiman had revealed that Messi could be visiting the state with the remainder of the #Argentina soccer workforce for a pleasant sport in October. This was confirmed after the state authorities reached an settlement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to host two video games in Kerala.

That appears unlikely at this stage that this plan will go forward. Messi is among the hottest soccer stars in #India. The 38-year-old is at the moment taking part in for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS). He was a part of #Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in 2022 after his facet defeated France in an exciting ultimate.

Messi can also be anticipated to play within the subsequent version of the FIFA World Cup, set to be performed within the USA subsequent yr. Over his superb profession, Messi has gained eight Ballon d’Ors. He has been named because the world’s greatest participant by FIFA on eight events. He has greater than 850 objectives to his identify. Apart from this, he has additionally supplied greater than 375 assists for his membership and nation.

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Stay up to date with the most recent sports activities information, together with newest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, the place #Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all of the motion from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, comply with your favorite soccer groups and gamers with the most recent match outcomes, and get the most recent on worldwide hockey tournaments and collection.

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