Lionel Messi chants ‘Jai Mata Di’ at Vantara with Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant; Rodrigo de Paul watches in awe; video

Lionel Messi thanked India for its “great hospitality” after the chaotic tour came to an end.The Argentinian footballer shared a heartfelt video of his GOAT tour to India and penned a heartwarming message for fans and wished a

Football legend Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour 2025 kicked off on Saturday but turned chaotic for fans in Kolkata with many expressing anger over the football icon’s brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium.

A video from the visit is now gaining traction on Instagram, capturing a light hearted moment outside an elephant enclosure. The clip shows Messi kicking a football inside the enclosure as a baby elephant named Maneklal gently nudges the ball back with its leg, drawing smiles from those present.

Rs 10 lakh can get you a photo with Lionel Messi in India right now. But Indian football still has no clarity on when its top league will resume. As politicians and celebrities surround Messi, the domestic game struggles.So who is this visit really for, and what does it mean for Indian football?

Lionel Messi departed from Mumbai for Delhi on Monday, marking the next leg of his highly anticipated GOAT India Tour. After an electrifying stay in the financial capital, the Argentine football legend was seen leaving the city amid tight security and immense fanfare,

Soon after the event, a video from inside the stadium began gaining traction on Instagram.

Music composer Arindom Chatterjee has composed a special anthem for Lionel Messi's arrival, featuring the city's everyday people and iconic locations.

Not just this, several FC Barcelona fans also gathered at Nariman Point and marched towards Wankhede Stadium while chanting Lionel Messi’s name ahead of his visit.