.Messi to return to India for December tour: A Dream Come True After 14 Years
.Messi to return to India for December tour: A Dream Come True After 14 Years When the announcement came, hearts across India skipped a beat: .Messi to return to India for December tour —the eight‑time Ballon d’Or winner will visit four cities for concerts, exhibition matches, and fan events, marking his first visit in 14 years. It’s not merely a sporting event, but a cultural extravaganza that stitches together music, football and the sheer joy of fandom. The Long Wait Ends: A Brief History It has been 14 long years since Lionel Messi last stepped foot in India. That visit, back in 2011, saw him donning Argentina’s colours in a friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. India then witnessed one of the greatest talents of the modern game in action. The Times of India +2 The Times of India +2 Since then, rumours and hopes have swirled—would Messi ever return? In 2025, those whispers crystallised into reality when he confirmed his December visit. The moment is more than symb...