Entertainment: Football icon Lionel Messi arrived at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon, December 14, as part of his highly anticipated G.O.A.T India Tour 2025. This was the third stop on his India tour, following appearances in Kolkata and Hyderabad the previous day. The 38-year-old Messi was accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, whose arrival was met with ecstatic cheers from the fans.
Bollywood Celebrities Spotted Watching Messi
Several Bollywood celebrities were present at the stadium for this historic visit. Ajay Devgn was seen enjoying the atmosphere with his son Yug and nephew, actor Aman Devgn. As the crowd cheered, Ajay waved to the fans, while young Yug seemed thrilled to be watching the football legend live.
Tiger Shroff was also spotted among the spectators, looking casual in a brown sleeveless zipper jacket while watching the match from the stands.
Sunil Chhetri Greets the Football Icon
Former Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri was also specially present at Wankhede, greeting Messi while wearing a customized number 10 Messi jersey. As Chhetri stepped onto the field, the stadium erupted in chants of “Chhetri, Chhetri,” as fans celebrated the coming together of the two football greats.
Fans Applaud Mumbai Police After Kolkata Chaos
A heartwarming video from Sunday’s event went viral, showing fans inside the stadium applauding Mumbai police personnel. This incident came a day after the chaos during Messi’s visit to Kolkata, where a security lapse at the Salt Lake Stadium forced him to leave early, leading to protests and vandalism by disappointed fans.
In contrast, the Mumbai crowd cheered for the police officers, who were seen smiling and acknowledging the appreciation. Political and sports dignitaries in attendance
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar were also present at this star-studded event at the Wankhede Stadium, further highlighting the significance of Messi’s visit to Mumbai.
