India, Sept. 17 -- Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has sent Prime Minister Narendra Modi a signed jersey from Argentina's victorious 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign as a gift for the PM's 75th birthday on September 17. The gesture comes ahead of the striker's much-anticipated tour of India later this year.

According to Republic, sports entrepreneur and promoter of Messi's India tour, Satadru Dutta, said, "Messi has sent a signed jersey for PM Modi's 75th birthday. When he comes to India, we will try to arrange his meeting with the PM."

Dutta further told Republic, "He has wished well for the Indian fans, and he is happy to come to New Delhi and Mumbai for the first time and meet his fans there."

As per the tour schedule, Messi will...