Mumbai: A graffiti tribute to football superstar Lionel Messi was displayed in Mumbai on Saturday, December 13. The artwork precedes Messi’s Mumbai leg of the G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, with the Argentine icon set to arrive on December 14.
The World Cup-winning Argentina captain will appear at Wankhede Stadium, with proceedings beginning at 5 pm. Earlier on Saturday in Kolkata, massive unrest erupted at the venue, causing the footballer to exit the ground ahead of schedule. The Salt Lake Stadium appearance lasted just 22 minutes. An event marketed as a legendary celebration of football’s most celebrated figure collapsed into complete organizational chaos, with 50,000 disappointed fans creating mayhem after being denied even a fleeting view of the Argentine maestro.
Following the disorderly scenes in Kolkata, Messi has now landed in Hyderabad for the tour’s second phase.
Messi’s Mumbai Program
Messi’s Mumbai schedule opens with a prominent charitable fashion presentation, where items from Argentina’s iconic 2022 World Cup victory will go under the hammer. All proceeds will benefit charitable organizations, giving the event added purpose.
Media outlets report that Bollywood personalities John Abraham, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Jackie Shroff are likely to participate in the showcase.
Athletic activities return to focus at the Cricket Club of India, hosting a dedicated Padel Cup. The amicable yet spirited contest will showcase cricket luminaries such as Sachin Tendulkar among celebrity participants. An additional 7v7 celebrity football encounter featuring Bollywood stars is also being organized, guaranteeing fan-favorite moments.
Wankhede Stadium will present Messi at his finest. The football great will run an exclusive training workshop for 60 young players 30 boys and 30 girls selected from rising football academies. The stadium schedule incorporates hands-on penalty kick challenges and a Messi-directed masterclass, concluded by a musical celebration of his storied career.
Read More:Fans Throw Bottles, Chairs At Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium As Lionel Messi Exits Venue
Mumbai Traffic Advisories
Traffic controls were implemented following fan disappointment over Lionel Messi’s brief Salt Lake Stadium appearance in Kolkata. Road diversions will operate on December 14 between 12:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Announced closures include: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road (North Bound), Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road (South Bound), Coastal Road (South Bound) spanning Worli and Tardeo to Marine Drive, and Coastal Road (North Bound) from Marine Drive to Worli and Tardeo.
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