Lionel Messi gets GOAT reception at Wankhede Stadium; link-up with Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Chhetri steals the spotlight

Messi spent around an hour at Wankhede Stadium, interacting with young footballers, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri.

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Dec 14, 2025 10:26 pm IST 10 Photos
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Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul arrived at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium all smiles, greeted by roaring cheers from the fans packed into the venue.(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
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Lionel Messi was continuously cheered by fans as he made his way around Wankhede Stadium, taking time to acknowledge and greet them along the route.(AFP)
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Apart from Lionel Messi, his friends and club teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul were also greeted with huge cheers from fans inside the stadium.   (PTI)

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Lionel Messi spent time playing football with young fans in the stadium, creating an unforgettable and magical experience for them.(REUTERS)
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Lionel Messi interacted with young players at Wankhede Stadium, shaking hands, exchanging smiles, and even playing football with them, making it an unforgettable experience for the children and a truly special moment for everyone present.   (ANI)

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