Lionel Messi To Meet PM Modi: Route, Car, Bodyguards and Cost of GOAT India Tour Revealed

The moment that the millions of Lionel Messi and football fans in India have been waiting for is nearly here. Lionel Messi confirmed that he will take part in the GOAT India Tour 2025, scheduled for December, via an Instagram post. Speculations have been rife about Messi's arrival, with fans keen to catch glimpses of the Argentine football legend.

Messi's India tour will span across four cities in three days and culminate with the epic meeting between the legendary footballer and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Here are the full details of Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025.

Lionel Messi Tour of India - The GOAT Tour 2025

Messi will begin his four-city tour from the metro city of Kolkata. The 2022 World Cup winner will attend multiple meet-and-greets, headline concerts, visit food festivals, conduct football sessions and share the stage with several Indian sports legends like Leander Paes, Bhaichung Bhutia, Sourabh Ganguly and MS Dhoni.

Following his participation in the GOAT Cup in Kolkata, Messi will attend the “Padel GOAT Cup” and unveil the Padel event alongside the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. He will visit Ahmedabad after concluding the trip in New Delhi. Messi is also slated to meet PM Modi. The former Barcelona superstar earlier made headlines by gifting a signed jersey to PM Modi for his birthday.

Lionel Messi's Association with India

Messi released an official statement to confirm his visit to India in December 2025. He described it as an honour to visit India. Messi further explained, “It is such an honour for me to make this trip. India is a very special country, and I have good memories from my time there 14 years ago -- the fans were fantastic. India is a passionate football nation, and I look forward to meeting a new generation of fans while sharing the love I have for this beautiful game.”

Messi visited India back in 2011, when he appeared at the Slat Lake Stadium in Kolka for a promotional event and a friendly. The Inter Miami star has a massive fan following in India, and it will be a dream-like moment for all of them to watch their idol live in action.

Lionel Messi India Tour Itinerary

Messi will need massive protection when he visits India. The full security detail, along with Lionel Messi India Tour Cost, will be revealed in the coming weeks.