Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede Stadium during his GOAT India Tour, creating an unforgettable sporting moment in Mumbai.
The cricket and football( Lionel Messi, Sachin Tendulkar ) worlds converged in an iconic moment at the Wankhede Stadium, igniting a social media pandemonium.
Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar ultimately met the Argentine football maestro Lionel Messi, a moment documented and shared online that quickly gained widespread attention.
Tendulkar, widely esteemed as ‘Little Master’, utilized the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to convey his pleasure. His message was straightforward yet impactful, referencing the renowned jersey number that both sporting legends have come to associate with excellence. The post stated, “I must say, today was a perfect 10 out of 10 day, Leo Messi.”
A historic sporting event took place at the renowned Wankhede Stadium as football legend Lionel Messi led the Mumbai segment of his “GOAT India Tour“.
Alongside Inter Miami companions Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, Messi was welcomed by a full stadium with enthusiastic chants of his name.
The occasion’s principal highlight was the eagerly awaited meeting with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and football icon Sunil Chhetri. Tendulkar presented Messi with his inscribed No. 10 India World Cup jersey, symbolizing a notable exchange between two international icons.
Must say, today was a 10/10 day Leo Messi 😉 pic.twitter.com/L6AaYY1PdL
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 14, 2025
Messi, in turn, presented Chhetri with an Argentina jersey, prompting the most enthusiastic applause of the evening.
The evening included a 7v7 exhibition match featuring Indian players and Bollywood celebrities, the introduction of a statewide youth football initiative (\”Project Maha-Deva\”), and a live penalty shootout demonstration in which Messi impressed fans with his skills.
The triumvirate concluded the remarkable event with a ceremonial lap of honor and by kicking footballs into the stands, leaving lasting memories for Mumbai’s sports enthusiasts.
The GOAT India Tour concludes in Delhi today.
Messi culminates his ‘GOAT India Tour’ in Delhi today, marking the conclusion of a significant visit to the country. The concluding segment features a private conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the importance of the tour beyond the realm of sport.
Messi will subsequently participate in a distinguished event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which includes a celebrity football contest, a youth training clinic, and the recognition of young academy players.