Updated On: 19 December, 2025 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kuldeep Yadav is a well-known football fan and a vocal supporter of FC Barcelona. Messi has represented FC Barcelona for several years before his stints with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and currently with Inter Miami

Kuldeep Yadav, Lionel Messi (Pic: Instagram/adidasindia)
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Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav received an autographed jersey from Argentina`s legendary footballer Lionel Messi during his visit to Delhi as a part of the "GOAT India Tour".
The official handle of Adidas India, along with other athletes signed to the brand — including Kuldeep, India’s two-time Paralympic javelin champion and World Para Athletics champion Sumit Antil, and two-time Paralympic medallist and World Championship gold medallist para high-jumper Nishad Singh — posted a picture of Kuldeep receiving a signed jersey from Lionel Messi.