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Lionel Messi To Not Play Cricket Alongside Sachin, Rohit And Dhoni During Mumbai Visit - Report

Abhinav Tyagi

Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel messi - (Source :@Johns/X.com)Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel messi - (Source :@Johns/X.com)

Indian football balls are on cloud nine as there are reports that Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to make his second visit to India in December 2025. Notably, the 38-year-old is expected to travel to four Indian cities - Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. 

Amid the reports of Messi travelling to India, a rumour spread like fire on the internet that the footballing maestro will be trying his hand at cricket. The report stated that Messi will play a seven-a-side match with top cricketing stars such as MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni.

Messi To Not Play Cricket At Wankhede

The news sent a frenzy into the internet and the fans couldn't keep their calm.  However, in the latest events, according to a report from Economic Times, there is no such plan to play a game of cricket at the Wankhede.

"We've booked the Wankhede Stadium for the GOAT Cup at 5.45pm on December 14. He is not going to play any cricket match in Mumbai. It will be only soft ball and soft touch with him. It will be a celebration of his journey with the presence of Indian celebrities," a source remarked as quoted by ET.

Messi Set To Meet India Football Team

Contrary to reports that Messi will meet India players,  the La Pulga is set to interact with the Indian football team in Mumbai.

"At Mumbai, we have planned an interaction with the Indian football team. Obviously, Sunil Chhetri and the Indian team moment that we have planned in Mumbai as per their respective availabilities," the source added.

Although, there is a good possibility that several cricketing icons will be present at the Wankhede Stadium to get a glimpse of the footballing legend.