Lionel Messi India Tour: These 2 Players Just Landed With The 'GOAT'

It was around 2:30 AM in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal a state that celebrates football like no other, when the 2022 World Cup champion Messi landed in India. With his arrival, the Lionel Messi India Tour, also known as the GOAT Tour India, officially began. The smile on Lionel Messi’s face said it all, showing how much he appreciated the warm welcome from Indian football fans.

As pictures of Messi’s arrival flooded the internet, fans quickly noticed something interesting. A player was seen walking freely ahead of Messi, instantly catching the attention of netizens. Soon, it became clear that it was a former Barcelona star Luis Suarez while another close Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul, fondly called Messi’s “unofficial bodyguard” by fans, was also spotted alongside him.

The surprise presence of these two players has added even more excitement to the Lionel Messi India Tour. They are expected to meet Indian superstars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, and legendary cricketers Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. However, it is still unclear whether these two players will accompany Messi at all his events during the tour.