India is all set for one of the biggest sporting celebrity moments of the year. All-time great Lionel Messi will arrive in India this December, bringing a whole wave of excitement with him. The World Cup-winning icon will tour four cities, starting with Kolkata on December 13.
And the buzz just got bigger. Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed he will join Messi in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium to create a rare crossover of global sport and Bollywood stardom that people just cannot stop talking about.
---Advertisement---
Messi to arrive in Kolkata
According to reports, Messi will reach Kolkata late on December 12. The very next morning, he will make the high-profile appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium, now expected to draw in massive crowds. By afternoon, he is scheduled to fly to Hyderabad to complete his whirlwind tour.
---Advertisement---
There is also a proposed virtual tour where a big statue will be unveiled in Messi's honor, along with the meetings with Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. It's all clear that Kolkata is rolling out the red carpet for one of the greatest-ever players in football.
Messi's second visit to India
This trip of Messi marks his second visit to the country, with the last one coming way back in 2010 when Argentina played an international friendly in Kolkata. His return, this time on a multi-city tour, has turned into a major commercial and fan-centric event, perfect for brands, fans, and football lovers across India.
Kerala match delayed, not cancelled
While the much-hyped match of Argentina in Kerala has been postponed, the event sponsors have clarified that they’re still awaiting approvals from FIFA and would reschedule the match for a later date.
Sports meet Celebrity stardom
Messi's India tour was already big news, but the involvement of SRK took it to a whole different level. This is something wherein two fandoms meet, collide, and create a gateway right on the stage-the global fandoms of football and Bollywood. For Indian fans, this December is going to be unforgettable.
Also Read: IND vs SA: Gautam Gambhir’s angry reaction after match shocks many, handshake turned…,watch video