Argentina’s legendary footballer and global sensation Lionel Messi is reportedly set to visit Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on December 14. As per a recent report by The Times of India (TOI), a source from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed that the organisers of the event have received permission for the footballer’s visit to Wankhede.
“Yes, Messi is set to visit the Wankhede Stadium for an event on December 14. The organisers of the event (Wizcraft) have sought permission for the event, which will be ticketed. Their request was discussed by the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Apex Council in a meeting recently and the permission was granted,” the MCA source told TOI. He further added that “a couple of superstar cricketers may also attend the event.”
As per reports, Messi will visit three Indian cities — Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai — from December 13 to 15. A series of events will be conducted to celebrate his glorious career and his contribution to the sport.
The report also suggests that he is expected to be felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens, in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, followed by a seven-a-side tournament named the “GOAT CUP” to be held in his honour. He is also set to conduct a football workshop for children and launch a football clinic alongside.
Messi’s last appearance in India was in September 2011 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, where he played a friendly match against Venezuela. Currently, Messi is busy playing for his club, Inter Miami.
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