After a tumultuous opening in Kolkata, Lionel Messi has officially arrived in Mumbai today for the third leg of his highly anticipated GOAT Tour.Messi arrived in Mumbai this morning for the next phase of his 4-city “GOAT Tour” after his stop at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. To manage the expected crowds and prevent traffic disruptions, Mumbai's traffic police have issued a comprehensive advisory for the day.
Given the past disruptions, security has been heightened across Mumbai, with elaborate arrangements in place to ensure the smooth execution of the events. Yesterday’s incidents at Salt Lake Stadium, which involved vandalism and crowd mismanagement, have prompted authorities to tighten measures.
Following a chaotic scene in Kolkata and a more subdued visit to Hyderabad, Messi’s presence in India’s financial capital is set to shine in a packed itinerary. The football icon will take part in a series of high-profile events, including a padel match, an exhibition game, and a fashion show, all in the name of charity.
Messi arrives in Mumbai on Sunday morning, directly from Hyderabad, for the third leg of his GOAT Tour. His day kicks off with a padel tournament at the Cricket Club of India around 4:30 pm, where he will be joined by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
GOAT Cup Exhibition Match: The main event of the day, the GOAT Cup Exhibition Match, takes place at Wankhede Stadium at 5:00 pm, with the gates opening at 2:00 pm. A 7v7 match featuring Bollywood celebrities will follow the kick-off ceremony, making it a unique fusion of football and entertainment.
Fashion Show for charity: Later in the evening, Messi will attend a private fashion show for charity, where Qatar 2022 memorabilia will be auctioned off. The event will be graced by Bollywood stars like Jackie Shroff, John Abraham, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, with all proceeds going to charity.
Ticket prices: Ticket prices for the Wankhede Stadium event range from Rs. 8,850 to Rs. 14,750. It’s set to be an action-packed day that brings together sports, charity, and Bollywood.