Lionel Messi will be coming to India in December 2025, and he will be flying to Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi. But now a recent report by The Telegraph has cast question marks on his much-awaited visit.
As per the report, the Argentine is arriving in Kolkata on December 12, and will be visiting Eden Gardens for an event the following day. But as per the cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), they haven’t received any information regarding Messis visit at the Eden Gardens.
CAB Says No Official Communication Received
The state association also hasn’t received any official request from the organisers, who are bringing Messi to the city. CAB president Snehasish Ganguly said, “It’s a surprise to me that Messi will be coming to the Eden when we have received no official communication yet on the matter. I’m really surprised as to how this news (Messi at the Eden) is going around.”
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Meanwhile, another CAB official said, “We first need to take permission from the Army and then discuss it with our apex body. But as of now, we haven’t received any official communication.”
MCA Confirms Messi’s Wankhede Appearance
The Argentine will travel to Kolkata on December 12 and pay a visit to Eden Gardens for an event the following day, the report said. But the cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) insists that they have not been notified of Messis visit at the Eden Gardens.
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A top MCA official told HT, “Yes, Lionel Messi will be visiting the Wankhede Stadium on December 14. The finalisation of logistics is well and truly underway. There are plans for organising a cricket match with some of the biggest names in India. The complete schedule will be made public once there is confirmation on the logistics and schedule.”
This will be Messi’s second visit to India, having played a friendly match vs Venezuela in Kolkata in 2011. He is currently with Inter Miami and is expected to be on the sidelines for sometime due to an injury.
