Lionel Messi Set to Visit India After 14 Years; Check His 2025 Net Worth and GOAT India Tour Details
Messi returns to India after 14 years for his GOAT Tour, starting in Kolkata with matches, concerts and fan events; star-studded celebrations await.
Lionel Messi arrives in India for the GOAT Tour 2025, returning to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after 14 years.
Lionel Messi is returning to India after 14 long years, sparking massive excitement across the country. The football legend will arrive on December 13, 2025, to kick off his four-city GOAT India Tour, with Kolkata preparing the grandest welcome as he revisits the iconic Salt Lake Stadium, where he debuted as Argentina’s captain in 2011.
Kolkata Prepares for an Emotional Homecoming
Messi's tour Kolkata stop is predicted to be the most amazing moment of the whole tour. Along with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly, and the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the top personalities are expected to be there. The main activities of the tour will be the GOAT Cup match, fan events, cultural shows, and a giant concert. The ticket prices vary from ₹3,500 to ₹4,366 and the popularity is so high that very soon no more seats will be left.
Messi’s Net Worth in 2025: Nearing the Billionaire Mark
As of December 2025, Lionel Messi’s net worth is estimated at $850 million, reflecting a $200 million jump in a year. His earnings include:
$60M Inter Miami salary, plus bonuses and a potential 5–10% team equity stake
$70M in endorsements, with major brands like Adidas, Apple, Pepsi and Mastercard
$50–60M real estate portfolio across Barcelona, Miami, Andorra and London
$150–200M business ventures, including his apparel line and the Messi Store
$1.6B+ career earnings to date
While not a billionaire yet, experts expect Messi to cross the milestone soon.
Messi’s Kolkata Schedule — December 13
1:30 AM – Arrival from Miami
9:30 AM – Sponsor interactions
11:00 AM – Unveiling of a 70-foot Messi statue at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club
Afternoon – Meetings with Ganguly, Mamata Banerjee and Leander Paes
Evening – GOAT Cup: Mohun Bagan Messi All-Stars vs East Bengal Messi All-Stars + GOAT Concert
2:00 PM – Departure for Hyderabad
Tour Timeline
Hyderabad (Dec 13) – Football clinic at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
Mumbai (Dec 14) – Exhibition event at Wankhede Stadium
New Delhi (Dec 15) – Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Close friends Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul will join select events throughout the tour.
India Awaits the GOAT
Messi’s return marks one of the biggest sporting moments of the decade. The GOAT India Tour 2025 promises an unforgettable mix of football, entertainment and cultural celebration, as millions of fans prepare to welcome the global icon.
