India, Dec. 16 -- India lived the Lionel Messi dream for three unforgettable days as the four-city tour of the football great drew to a close in Delhi. The 2022 World Cup-winning captain commands a staggering fan base in the country, and this visit - his second to India - was purely about acknowledging that love, unlike his 2011 trip, which revolved around a friendly match. While the tour stood out as a landmark moment for Indian football, it also sparked debate, with some arguing that similar resources should be directed towards developing the sport. Yet, the presence of a once-in-a-generation figure like Messi carries its own weight, especially in a football-loving nation still searching for stronger grassroots systems and infrastructur...