Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Football Legend Arrives In Hyderabad
Star footballer Lionel Messi has arrived in Hyderabad. He is in India for his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025.
The kick-off for the exhibition match will take place at 7:50 p.m. at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Messi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will driblle the ball together, followed by a penalty shootout. Then, Rahul Gandhi will also join the group.
After 8:00 p.m., Messi, Luis Suarez and De Paul will engage wih children. There will also be a parade walk, followed by felicitation and it will end at 9 p.m.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE: Mumbai Police Issues Traffic Advisory
Mumbai Police has issued a traffic advisory for December 14, warning of large crowds and heavy vehicular movement between 12 p.m and 11:00 p.m in South Mumbai due to the Messi event, as per an NDTV report.
Parking will not be allowed at Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums, and commuters are advised to use public transport such as local trains and metro.
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Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE: All India Football Federation Says No Involvement In Kolkata Event
The All India Football Federation said Lionel Messi’s 'GOAT India Tour' in Kolkata's Eden Gardens got off to a chaotic start was organised by a PR agency and the body had no involvement.
Read AIFF Full Statement:
The All India Football Federation is deeply concerned by the events that transpired at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where thousands of fans gathered to witness world football stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo de Paul.
This was a private event organised by a PR agency. The AIFF was not involved in the organisation, planning, or execution of this event in any capacity.
Furthermore, the details of the event were neither communicated to the AIFF, nor was any clearance sought from the Federation.
We urge all attendees to extend their full cooperation with the relevant authorities and to maintain order. The safety and security of all individuals involved must remain the paramount priority.
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Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Hyderabad Next
Lionel Messi is set to visit Hyderabad later today to play an exhibition match with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The Hyderabad programme features a short exhibition match, a football clinic for children and a felicitation ceremony.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Refund Tickets To Disappointed Fans, Says Police
The West Bengal Police said the organiser of the Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 in Kolkata's Eden Gardens have to refund ticket prices to disappointed spectators.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Money, Emotions, Time Wasted'
Angry fans accused politicians of hogging Messi's time and failing to deliver on promises.
"Absolutely terrible event. He came for just 10 minutes. All the leaders and ministers surrounded him. We couldn't see anything. He didn't take a single kick or a single penalty. They said they would bring Shah Rukh Khan too. They didn't bring anyone. He came for 10 minutes and left. So much money, emotions, and time wasted. We couldn't see anything," said one fan.
(Source: ANI)
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Ground Report From Kolkata
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Politics Heats Up
Both ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition BJP lashed out at the organisers of an event of Lionel Messi in Salt Lake stadium on Saturday, which ended in chaos as irate spectators went on a vandalisation spree for not having a proper view of the football icon.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said in a statement that the 'overzealousness' of the organisers and people close to them to crowd Messi and take selfies with him prevented the spectators from the gallery, who shelled out hefty amounts for the event, from having a proper view of the football star, and it infuriated them.
Union minister and senior BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar slammed the TMC and the state administration for the chaos.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE: Those Responsible For Chaos Will Be Punished, Says Top Cop
Additional Director General (ADG) Law and Order Jawed Shamim comments on chaos at Messi's Kolkata event.
"Peace has to be restored immediately. That has been taken care of. Traffic is normal. People have all gone back home. The incident has been localised and limited to Salt Lake Stadium. It's a big incident. We are on the job and will ensure that whoever is responsible for this thing that has happened today at Salt Lake Stadium will be punished and all kinds of action will be taken against the concerned authorities."
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE: Main Organiser Of Event Arrested, Police Say
West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said the police have already arrested the main organiser of the event Satadru Dutta. "We are taking action to ensure this mismanagement does not go unpunished."
"There was some kind of anger or anxiety in the fans saying that he's not playing. The plan was that he would come here, wave, meet certain people and leave. Now the government has already constituted a committee that will look into all aspects, including whether there was any mismanagement on the organiser's side or anything else. The organiser is giving in writing to those who are concerned that the tickets which have been sold should be refunded. Now the situation is under control... We have already detained the organiser," he said.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE: Messi Now Heading To Hyderabad
Lionel Messi is now heading to Hyderabad, where he will take part in an exhibition match and appear on the field for five minutes. The football icon is also set to attend a musical concert during the visit. The exhibition match will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE: Mamata Banerjee Takes Stock; Enquiry Committee Formed
Mamata Banerjee had almost reached the venue.
Event schedule was altered.
Sports minister Aroop Biswas in the stadium. Senior police officials and bureaucrats also present. Closed door meeting on.
Mamata Banerjee has taken all the updates, enquiry committee formed.
Source: NDTV
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Amit Malviya Slams Messi Event Management In Kolkata
BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya has termed the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium a “huge disgrace,” saying it will remain etched in history.
Holding the state government responsible, Malviya demanded the immediate resignation of West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, accusing him of playing with public emotions and putting people at serious risk.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Blink And Miss Kolkata Event Angers Fans, Chairs Thrown
Lionel Messi's much-hyped Kolkata leg of the G.O.A.T. Tour on Saturday turned out to be a chaotic experience for the thousands who came to watch the superstar at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan.
NDTV's Rittick Mondal reports.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: CM Mamata Banerjee Expresses Shock
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed deep shock over the mismanagement witnessed at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi’s event. In a statement, she said she was on her way to the stadium along with thousands of sports lovers and fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the football icon.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Shah Rukh Khan, Son AbRam Meet Lionel Messi In Kolkata
In the videos circulating on the internet, Shah Rukh is seen greeting Lionel on his Kolkata visit. Shah Rukh's youngest son, AbRam Khan, who accompanied the actor, was also seen clicking pictures with the footballer.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Kolkata Fans Outraged
"Absolutely terrible event. He came for just 10 minutes. We couldn't see anything.," said fans to ANI.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Messi At Kolkata Airport
Messi will leave for Hyderabad as part of the G.O.A.T India Tour 2025.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Chaos At Stadium, Messi Leaves Early
Lionel Messi’s first event in India reportedly ended in chaos, with the football star leaving the stadium within just 10 minutes of his arrival. The early exit sparked anger among fans, who threw bottles after Messi departed and broke barricades at the venue. The unrest was intensified by the fact that the minimum ticket price for the event was Rs 4,000.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Messi To Demonstrate Talent To Hyderabadi Underprivileged Talent
The main public event will take place at Hyderabad's Uppal Stadium from 7 pm, featuring a 7-a-side exhibition match, where Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to face off with Messi. Rahul Gandhi has also been invited to watch the match.
In addition, a football clinic is planned, during which Messi is expected to demonstrate his skills to underprivileged talent.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Messi To Arrive In Hyderabad At 4 PM
Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Hyderabad at 4 pm via a special chartered flight from Kolkata as part of his India Tour. An exclusive meet-and-greet is scheduled at Taj Falaknuma, with a photo opportunity reportedly costing up to Rs 10 lakh.
Source: NDTV
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Messi Arrives At Salt Lake Stadium
Messi has arrived at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, where a friendly match and a felicitation ceremony will be organised in his honour.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 LIVE Updates: Messi To Shortly Arrive At Stadium
Messi India Tour Live: SRK Meets Messi
West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan present at the inauguration event with the football legend.
Messi India Tour Live: Messi Inaugurates Statue Virtually
Lionel Messi virtually inaugurates the 70-foot statue in the Lake Town area of Kolkata.
Messi India Tour Live: Rahul Gandhi To Attend Friendly Football Match Between Messi, Revanth Reddy In Hyderabad
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 Live Updates: Massive Statue Built In Honour
A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi has been built in the Lake Town area of Kolkata. Messi will virtually unveil the statue from Salt Lake Stadium.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 Live Updates: Has Messi Been To India Before?
Yes, Lionel Messi is on his second visit to India. He previously visited the country in 2011, when he played in Kolkata during a friendly match between Argentina and Venezuela.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 Live Updates: Messi To Meet PM Modi
Lionel Messi is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi when he visits the city on December 15.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 Live Updates: Where Will Messi Go?
The tour kicks off on December 13 in Kolkata and concludes on December 15 in New Delhi. Later on December 13, Messi will visit Hyderabad, followed by a stop in Mumbai on December 14.
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 Live Updates: Messi Lands In Kolkata
Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of Messi's India visit!
Lionel Messi has arrived in India to begin his GOAT India Tour 2025, with the Argentine superstar landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata at 1:30 am on December 13, 2025.
Stay tuned for all updates.
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