Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Ronaldinho, Emi Martinez Influence Messi's India Tour
Lionel Messi's India tour is happening because the organizer asked other famous soccer players, Ronaldinho and Emi Martinez, to recommend the trip.
They liked India and gave good reviews.
Messi will visit Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
He hasn't been to India since 2011.
The trip ends with a meeting with the Prime Minister of India.
Lionel Messi's upcoming India tour was influenced by Ronaldinho and Emi Martinez's previous visits.
The tour organizer, Satadru Dutta, requested positive feedback from Ronaldinho and Martinez.
Messi's tour, titled 'GOAT Tour of India 2025', will include Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Messi's visit to India is his first since 2011.
The tour will culminate in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15.
- Who
- Lionel Messi.
- What
- Lionel Messi is touring India.
- When
- December 2025.
- Where
- Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, New Delhi.
- Why
- To tour India and participate in events.
- Influenced By
- Ronaldinho and Emi Martinez
- Tour Title
- 'GOAT Tour of India 2025'
- First Stop
- Kolkata
- Cities
- Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, New Delhi
- Meeting
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Last Visit
- 2011
Sources
Shubman Gill, Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli may share stage with Lionel Messi at Kotla - Telegraph India
Lionel Messi's India Tour To Begin From December 12; Will Visit Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai And Delhi
Messi's India tour gets final seal of approval, first stop is Kolkata
Lionel Messi To Team Up With Sourav Ganguly in Kolkata For Football Game During 'GOAT Tour'
Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December
Lionel Messi India visit confirmed, Kolkata first stop in December - Telegraph India
Revealed: When Lionel Messi Will Land In India To Kick Off His Blockbuster Tour
Lionel Messi’s India Tour Gets The Green Light; FIFA World Cup Winner To Meet PM Modi, Visit Three Cities: Report
Argentina Star Lionel Messi Will Likely Meet PM Narendra Modi, Virat Kohli During Star-Studded India Tour: Reports
Messi's India tour confirmed: Star footballer to meet PM Modi, attend events in Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi
Lionel Messi to kick off three-city India tour in December, starting with Kolkata
Messi's India Tour Gets Final Seal Of Approval, First Stop Is Kolkata
How Emiliano Martinez and Ronaldinho helped in convincing Messi to travel to India in December
Messi’s India tour gets final seal of approval, first stop is Kolkata
