Updated On: 14 December, 2025 10:49 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Argentina`s Lionel Messi received a warm welcome at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: Ashish Raje)

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Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, who was accompanied by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, received a warm welcome at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
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Messi met legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during the event. Sachin presented his Team India jersey with his signature on it. The footballer reciprocated with a football

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During the event, Messi also met Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri. Both players shared a warm hug, and the Indian also received Argentina`s football team jersey from Messi
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Famous Bollywood celebrities, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, also made their appearances at the venue

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Fans turned out in huge numbers to get a glimpse of their football icon, Messi, in India. From children to adults, many fans showed up with posters with different posters, extending their love towards the 38-year-old footballer
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Messi also interacted and played football with the budding footballers of India