Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 20:00 IST

Lionel Messi arrives at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during his India Tour 2025 as Ajay Devgn waves to fans and Tiger Shroff is spotted at the event.

Lionel Messi’s India Tour 2025 reached Mumbai as the football icon arrived at Wankhede Stadium amid massive fanfare. Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff were spotted at the venue, adding star power to the historic sporting event.

Football icon Lionel Messi touched down at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon, December 14, as part of his much-awaited G.O.A.T India Tour 2025. This marked the third stop of his India visit, following appearances in Kolkata and Hyderabad a day earlier. The 38-year-old was accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, sending fans into a frenzy the moment he arrived.

Bollywood Celebrities Turn Up for Messi

The historic visit drew several Bollywood faces to the stadium. Ajay Devgn was spotted soaking in the atmosphere with his son Yug and nephew, actor Aaman Devgan. As the crowd erupted in cheers, Ajay acknowledged fans with a wave, while young Yug looked visibly excited to witness the football legend live.

Tiger Shroff was also seen among the spectators, keeping it casual in a brown sleeveless zipped jacket as he watched the action unfold from the stands.

Sunil Chhetri Greets The Football Icon

Former Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri made a special appearance at Wankhede, greeting Messi while donning a customised No. 10 Messi jersey. The moment Chhetri stepped onto the turf, the stadium echoed with chants of “Chhetri, Chhetri,” as fans celebrated the coming together of two football greats.

Fans Applaud Mumbai Police After Kolkata Chaos

A heartwarming video from Sunday’s event quickly went viral, showing fans applauding Mumbai Police personnel inside the stadium. The gesture came a day after chaos marred Messi’s Kolkata appearance, where security breaches at Salt Lake Stadium forced him to leave early, sparking protests and vandalism by disappointed fans.

In contrast, Mumbai’s crowd broke into applause for the police officers, who were seen smiling and acknowledging the appreciation.

Political and Sporting Heavyweights in Attendance

The star-studded event also saw Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar present at Wankhede, further underlining the significance of Messi’s visit to Mumbai.

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