India, Oct. 2 -- Footballing icon Lionel Messi has officially confirmed that he will be coming to India in December, marking his return to the country after 14 years. The Argentine superstar will headline the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, a multi-city celebration combining sport, music, culture, and fan engagement.

According to reports, Lionel will kick off the tour in Kolkata on December 13, followed by stops in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The tour will culminate with a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15.

"It is such an honour for me to make this trip. India is a very special country, and I have good memories from my time there 14 years ago - the fans were fantastic," Lionel said in ...