Lionel Messi's Mumbai Visit: Tendulkar Gifts Jersey, Chhetri & Bollywood Stars Attend

Lionel Messi's recent visit to Mumbai was marked by a special presentation from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who gifted the Argentinian superstar a jersey. The event also saw the attendance of Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri and a host of Bollywood celebrities.

Tendulkar hailed Messi's visit, along with his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, as a momentous occasion for both Mumbai and India, drawing a parallel with India's 2011 Cricket World Cup victory at the same venue.

"I have spent some incredible moments here. As we call it, Mumbai is a city of dreams. And a number of dreams have seen the finish line here on this very venue. And without your support, we would never have seen those golden moments on this ground in 2011,” Tendulkar said, acknowledging the crowd's support during the World Cup.

He further added, "And today, having all three of them here is indeed a golden moment for Mumbai, Mumbaikars and India. The way you have received all three greats of the game has truly been remarkable.” Tendulkar refrained from elaborating extensively on Messi's playing style, deeming the platform inappropriate for a detailed analysis.

This Mumbai event followed Messi's visit to Kolkata, which drew criticism regarding the organization and treatment of the football star. Despite the Kolkata issues, the Mumbai leg aimed to celebrate Messi's achievements and connect him with Indian sports and entertainment figures.