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News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Lionel Messi's Argentina Drop Kerala Plans Due To Scheduling Clash: Minister
Last Updated: Argentina's football team and Lionel Messi will not visit Kerala, announced V Abdurahiman. Messi's India tour includes Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, meeting PM Modi. Argentina's national football team, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, will not be visiting Kerala, state Sports Minister V Abdurahiman announced on Monday. Previously, the minister had asserted that the Messi-led Argentina team would visit the state as the government had announced, and that the sponsor had already covered the match fee for the event. Addressing reporters on Monday, he revealed that the foreign team informed them about facing difficulties in visiting Kerala in October this year. However, the sponsor indicated, 'we are interested only in a visit in the month of October." Earlier, Abdurahiman had mentioned that the team was more likely to come in October or November this year, and they would be treated as state guests, with their security, accommodation, and other facilities provided by the government. Where Will Messi Visit On His Visit To India? If everything goes according to plan, football fans in Kolkata will have their first glimpse of the iconic Lionel Messi after a decade. Kolkata will be the first stop on Messi's whirlwind tour across Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, concluding with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On December 13, Messi's schedule begins at 9 am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-foot statue of him at Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road. Organisers claim this will be the tallest statue of the World Cup winner globally. He will then proceed to Eden Gardens for the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup from 12 noon to 1.30 pm. Messi will play in a seven-a-side soft-ball game with Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes, John Abraham, and Bhaichung Bhutia. The event will be ticketed, with prices starting at Rs 3,500, expecting a crowd of 68,000. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to felicitate Messi. In the evening, Messi will travel to Ahmedabad for a private event hosted by the Adani Foundation. He will then head to Mumbai for events on December 14, including a meet-and-greet at CCI at 3.45 pm, followed by the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Wankhede Stadium at 5.30 pm. Despite rumours, Messi will not play cricket; the celebration will feature Indian celebrities. He will also interact with the Indian football team, including Sunil Chhetri. On December 15, Messi will be in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla. At each city, Messi will conduct a masterclass with children to inspire the next generation of Indian footballers. There will be no event in Kerala. Messi is expected to travel with a large entourage, including footballers. Lionel Messi's Proposed Itinerary: December 12: Arrival in Kolkata (10pm). December 13 (Kolkata): 9am — Meet and greet event; Statue unveiling (70-feet) at Lake Town Sribhumi, VIP Road; 12 noon to 1.30pm — GOAT Concert at Eden Gardens followed by GOAT Cup; December 13 (Evening): Adani Foundation private event at Shantigram, Ahmedabad. December 14 (Mumbai): Meet and greet at CCI (3.45pm); GOAT Concert at Wankhede Stadium (5.30pm). December 15 (New Delhi): Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; GOAT Concert at Feroz Shah Kotla (2.15pm). In August 2011, Messi made his first appearance in India, landing in Kolkata to play an exhibition match against Venezuela at Salt Lake Stadium, which they won 1-0. His arrival sparked 'Messi fever" in Kolkata, with thousands of fans lining the streets and packing the 75,000-capacity stadium. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Lionel Messi India tour: What are the ticket prices for events and how can you get them? Check details
After his first visit to Kolkata in 2011, Lionel Messi is set to begin his second India tour after a decade, where his opening leg remains city of joy, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi. Football fans are elated to welcome him and can enjoy by participating in his events. The tickets could reportedly be costly and priced below ₹ 3500. Messi's schedule commences at 9 am on December 13 with meet-and-greet event, after which he would be a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road. Followed by his visit to Eden Gardens, where the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup will take place from 12 noon to 1.30 pm. The official confirmation on ticketing platform is awaited. It will be an unprecedented moment for him as it will be first-ever and biggest statue of the World Cup winner, according to organisers. "He will play the GOAT Cup in a seven-side soft-ball, soft-touch game with Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes, John Abraham, Bhaichung Bhutia among others. It will be a celebration play in respect of Messi,' PTI cited the source as saying. The source added, 'This will be at Eden. It will be a ticketing event. Denominations are yet to be decided. It would be a little expensive -- should not be less than ₹ 3,500. Entire stadium will be open, so, we can expect a full capacity of 68,000. For 1 hour 20 minutes Messi will be there with musical tribute, masterclass with kids.' West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to honour Messi during the Eden Gardens programme. Messi is scheduled to head to Ahmedabad on December 13 evening to take part in a private event hosted by the Adani Foundation at their Shantigram headquarters. He will then arrive Mumbai for events on December 14, comprising a meet-and-greet at CCI at 3.45pm, then the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at the Wankhede Stadium at 5.30pm. "We've booked the Wankhede Stadium for the GOAT Cup at 5.45pm on December 14,' the source said. There were media reports indicating that Messi could join in a seven-a-side cricket match with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, but the source dismissed it, saying, '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.' Messi will hold discussion with the Indian football team in Mumbai as per plans. "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 stated. On December 15, Messi will reach New Delhi on December 15, where he is slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after which he is expected to participate in a GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla at 2.15pm. At each city, Messi will hold a 'masterclass' with children, focussing on inspiring aspiring Indian footballers. The source said, "Messi will be imparting masterclass with kids at every centre. The main idea is to celebrate Messi's success, giving little bit, for instance 30 to 40 minutes to motivate the young generation of players. So, masterclass and interaction with Messi.'
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lionel Messi's India tour: Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad to welcome icon
If all the pieces fall in place, football devotees in Kolkata will have the first sighting of iconic Lionel Messi after a decade, and the City of Joy will be the first stop in the Argentine's whirlwind journey across Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, culminating in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra sources privy to the development informed PTI that all arrangements have been finalised including booking the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but an official confirmation from Messi is still been finalised and we are waiting for an official announcement from Messi, maybe on his social media handle anytime soon," said the source. "As of now we have agreed on the proposed itinerary and we are just awaiting an official announcement from his social media, which would be in anytime soon,' the source per the itinerary, Messi will land in Kolkata on the night of December 12 around 10pm and will stay for two days and one night -- the longest stop on his Leg: 70-ft statue, GOAT Cup with GangulyThe Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP claim this will be the first-ever and tallest statue of the World Cup winner anywhere in the will then head to Eden Gardens, where the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup will be held from 12 noon to 1.30pm."I don't want to mislead people. So basically, it will be a celebration of Messi, a master class with Messi."He will play the GOAT Cup in a seven-side soft-ball, soft-touch game with Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes, John Abraham, Bhaichung Bhutia among others. It will be a celebration play in respect of Messi,' the source hoped for a sellout crowd as it will be a fully ticketed event.'This will be at Eden. It will be a ticketing event. Denominations are yet to be decided. It would be a little expensive -- should not be less than Rs 3,500."Entire stadium will be open, so, we can expect a full capacity of 68,000. For 1 hour 20 minutes Messi will be there with musical tribute, masterclass with kids," he Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to felicitate Messi during the Eden Gardens MUMBAI AND DELHI LEGSOn the evening of December 13, Messi is slated to travel to Ahmedabad to attend a private event hosted by the Adani Foundation at their Shantigram will then reach Mumbai for events on December 14, including a meet-and-greet at CCI at 3.45pm, followed by the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at the Wankhede Stadium at 5.30pm.'We've booked the Wankhede Stadium for the GOAT Cup at 5.45pm on December 14,' the source were media reports suggesting that Messi could participate in a seven-a-side cricket match with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, but the source denied this.'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.'Plans are also in place for Messi 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 PM MODI, KOTLA CELEBRATIONOn December 15, Messi will be in New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla at each city, Messi will be conducting a 'masterclass' with children, aimed at inspiring the next generation of Indian will be imparting masterclass with kids at every centre. The main idea is to celebrate Messi's success, giving little bit, for instance 30 to 40 minutes to motivate the young generation of players. So, masterclass and interaction with Messi.'NO KERALA STOPThe source also dispelled rumours of a Kerala leg during Messi's visit.'However, there will be no event in Kerala as earlier reported,' the source is also expected to travel with a large entourage including footballers, though details remain under 2011In the wee hours of August 31, 2011, Messi made his first appearance in India, landing in Kolkata as hysteric fans gathered at the airport to welcome was here with his team to play an exhibition match against Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium a match they won arrival sparked 'Messi fever' in Kolkata, with thousands of fans lining the streets, donning Messi jerseys, and packing the 75,000-capacity MANIA 2.0Proposed Itinerary: December 12: Arrival in Kolkata (10pm).December 13 (Kolkata): 9am -- Meet and greet event; Statue unveiling (70-feet) at Lake Town Sribhumi, VIP Road; 12 noon to 1.30pm -- GOAT Concert at Eden Gardens followed by GOAT Cup; December 13 (Evening): Adani Foundation private event at Shantigram, 14 (Mumbai): Meet and greet at CCI (3.45pm); GOAT Concert at Wankhede Stadium (5.30pm).December 15 (New Delhi): Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; GOAT Concert at Feroz Shah Kotla (2.15pm).- EndsTrending Reel
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
India readies for Lionel Messi's first visit in a decade
NEW DELHI, India, Aug 2: Football fans in Kolkata may soon catch a glimpse of football legend Lionel Messi after ten years, as Kolkata ('City of Joy') is expected to be the first stop on his highly anticipated India tour. The Argentine icon's journey will span Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, culminating in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sources close to the event confirmed to PTI that all arrangements, including the booking of Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, are in place. However, official confirmation from Messi himself is awaited, expected via his social media channels soon. According to the tentative itinerary, Messi will arrive in Kolkata late on December 12, around 10 PM, and stay for two days — the longest stop on his whirlwind tour. Kolkata leg: Statue unveiling and GOAT Cup Messi's day in Kolkata on December 13 will begin at 9 AM with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-foot statue of the football star at Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road. Organisers say this will be the tallest statue of the World Cup winner anywhere in the world. Later, Messi will head to Eden Gardens for the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup from 12 noon to 1:30 PM. The GOAT Cup will feature a seven-sided softball, soft-touch game with Indian sports and entertainment personalities such as Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes, John Abraham, and Bhaichung Bhutia. 'It will be a celebration of Messi's legacy and a masterclass session with kids,' a source explained. The event will be ticketed, with prices expected to start around Rs 3,500, and the venue can hold up to 68,000 spectators. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also expected to felicitate Messi during the Eden Gardens event. Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi: Packed itinerary On the evening of December 13, Messi is slated to travel to Ahmedabad for a private event hosted by the Adani Foundation at their Shantigram headquarters. December 14 will see Messi in Mumbai for a meet-and-greet at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) at 3:45 PM, followed by the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Wankhede Stadium from 5:30 PM. Contrary to media speculation, Messi will not participate in a cricket match with MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli. Instead, he will play only in a softball game alongside Indian celebrities. He is also scheduled to interact with the Indian football team, including captain Sunil Chhetri. On December 15, Messi will arrive in New Delhi for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will then participate in the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium at 2:15 PM. Masterclasses and more At each city stop, Messi is expected to conduct football masterclasses aimed at inspiring young Indian players. These sessions will last around 30 to 40 minutes and include interaction with children and budding footballers. The source also clarified that there will be no events planned in Kerala, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. Messi is anticipated to travel with a large entourage, including footballers, though specific details remain under wraps. A glimpse back: Messi's first visit in 2011 Messi last visited India in August 2011, arriving in Kolkata to play an exhibition match against Venezuela at Salt Lake Stadium. The match was won 1-0 by Messi's team and sparked 'Messi fever' across the city, with thousands of fans flocking to see the star. Messi Mania 2.0: The itinerary December 12 (Kolkata): Arrival around 10 PM December 13 (Kolkata): 9 AM meet and greet; 70-ft statue unveiling; 12–1:30 PM GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup; Evening private event in Ahmedabad December 14 (Mumbai): 3:45 PM meet and greet at CCI; 5:30 PM GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Wankhede December 15 (New Delhi): Meeting with PM Modi; 2:15 PM GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla If all goes as planned, Messi's visit promises to be a historic celebration of football in India, reigniting the passion of millions of fans across the country.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Messi's India Tour: Kolkata to kick off, Delhi & Mumbai await the icon
If all the pieces fall in place, football devotees in Kolkata will have the first sighting of iconic Lionel Messi after a decade, and the City of Joy will be the first stop in the Argentine's whirlwind journey across Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, culminating in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sources privy to the development informed PTI that all arrangements have been finalised including booking the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but an official confirmation from Messi is still awaited. "It's been finalised and we are waiting for an official announcement from Messi, maybe on his social media handle anytime soon," said the source. "As of now we have agreed on the proposed itinerary and we are just awaiting an official announcement from his social media, which would be in anytime soon, the source added. As per the itinerary, Messi will land in Kolkata on the night of December 12 around 10pm and will stay for two days and one night -- the longest stop on his tour. Kolkata Leg: 70-ft statue, GOAT Cup with Ganguly The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road. Organisers claim this will be the first-ever and tallest statue of the World Cup winner anywhere in the world. He will then head to Eden Gardens, where the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup will be held from 12 noon to 1.30pm. "I don't want to mislead people. So basically, it will be a celebration of Messi, a master class with Messi. "He will play the GOAT Cup in a seven-side soft-ball, soft-touch game with Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes, John Abraham, Bhaichung Bhutia among others. It will be a celebration play in respect of Messi, the source explained. He hoped for a sellout crowd as it will be a fully ticketed event. This will be at Eden. It will be a ticketing event. Denominations are yet to be decided. It would be a little expensive -- should not be less than Rs 3,500. "Entire stadium will be open, so, we can expect a full capacity of 68,000. For 1 hour 20 minutes Messi will be there with musical tribute, masterclass with kids," he added. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to felicitate Messi during the Eden Gardens programme. Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi legs On the evening of December 13, Messi is slated to travel to Ahmedabad to attend a private event hosted by the Adani Foundation at their Shantigram headquarters. He will then reach Mumbai for events on December 14, including a meet-and-greet at CCI at 3.45pm, followed by the GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at the Wankhede Stadium at 5.30pm. We've booked the Wankhede Stadium for the GOAT Cup at 5.45pm on December 14, the source said. There were media reports suggesting that Messi could participate in a seven-a-side cricket match with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, but the source denied this. 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. Plans are also in place for Messi 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 said. Meeting with PM, Kotla celebration On December 15, Messi will be in New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a GOAT Concert and GOAT Cup at Feroz Shah Kotla at 2.15pm. At each city, Messi will be conducting a masterclass with children, aimed at inspiring the next generation of Indian footballers. "Messi will be imparting masterclass with kids at every centre. The main idea is to celebrate Messi's success, giving little bit, for instance 30 to 40 minutes to motivate the young generation of players. So, masterclass and interaction with Messi. No Kerala stop The source also dispelled rumours of a Kerala leg during Messi's visit. However, there will be no event in Kerala as earlier reported, the source said. Messi is also expected to travel with a large entourage including footballers, though details remain under wraps. Flashback 2011 In wee hours of August 31, 2011, Messi made his first appearance in India, landing in Kolkata as hysteric fans gathered at the airport to welcome him. He was here with his team to play an exhibition match against Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium a match they won 1-0. Messi's arrival sparked Messi fever in Kolkata, with thousands of fans lining the streets, donning Messi jerseys, and packing the 75,000-capacity stadium. MESSI MANIA 2.0 Proposed Itinerary: December 12: Arrival in Kolkata (10pm). December 13 (Kolkata): 9am -- Meet and greet event; Statue unveiling (70-feet) at Lake Town Sribhumi, VIP Road; 12 noon to 1.30pm -- GOAT Concert at Eden Gardens followed by GOAT Cup; December 13 (Evening): Adani Foundation private event at Shantigram, Ahmedabad. December 14 (Mumbai): Meet and greet at CCI (3.45pm); GOAT Concert at Wankhede Stadium (5.30pm). December 15 (New Delhi): Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; GOAT Concert at Feroz Shah Kotla (2.15pm).
