Cheer up, Indian football fans! You’re in for a treat because Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers ever, is returning to India after 14 years. The Argentina legend has planned a three-day tour across India. Initially, he planned to visit three major cities, but now a fourth city has been added to his schedule. Scroll down to know all the details about his tour!
Lionel Messi’s India Tour Gets One More City
As a part of his three-day India tour, Lionel Messi will visit four major cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. While the venues for Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi were announced earlier, Hyderabad was officially added to the list at midnight on Thursday. This means fans in Telangana now get a chance to witness the Messi magic up close!
So, what’s the schedule? Messi will arrive in Hyderabad on December 13, with the evening packed with fun and festivities. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium will host a 7v7 exhibition match, where Messi will play alongside young, scouted talents. Fans can also look forward to thrilling penalty shootouts, followed by musical performances celebrating the football superstar.
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Tickets Now Live
Tickets for the Hyderabad show went live on Friday, November 28 at 12:00 PM on District. Ticket prices start from ₹7,080. Fans can grab them on the official website, district.in, or through the District App on their phones. You can also grab Mumbai meetup tickets as they are still live.
(P.S.: District is the only verified ticket partner—so avoid third-party sites or social media links, as fake tickets and scams are already floating around!)
Messi’s India tour schedule is as follows:
- Saturday, December 13: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata at 10:30 AM
- Saturday, December 13: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, December 14: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai at 5:00 PM
- Monday, December 15: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi at 1:30 PM
The best part is that fans in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai can now plan the perfect weekend around Messi’s visit. How excited are you to witness Lionel Messi in India? Tell us in the comments!
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