Khaberni - Argentine media reported that Lionel Messi has decided to visit India in a historic event expected to draw significant public interest.
Elgrafico newspaper said: "The American Inter Miami player has announced his visit to India in December, for the first time in 14 years, and will tour three major cities: Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi."
This visit is part of a special tour that holds both a sports and cultural character, reflecting the great popularity of Lionel Messi in the Indian subcontinent. It is expected to attract a massive audience in a country that loves football despite the dominance of cricket.
Messi's return to India gains added importance, as it is his first since his famous match in Kolkata in 2011 when he played for the Argentine national team against Venezuela, an event that saw a huge turnout and confirmed his status as one of the top stars in the game globally.
The upcoming tour is expected to have a profound impact both sports and culturally, and will include activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing the presence of football in India, in addition to highlighting Messi's humanitarian side and his role as an ambassador for global sports.
