Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has returned to India as legendary footballer Lionel Messi begins his much-awaited GOAT India Tour. Kohli was seen arriving in Mumbai with his wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma. His return came soon after the end of India’s three-match ODI series against South Africa. After the series, the star batter had travelled overseas.
Kohli’s arrival has quickly created excitement among fans. Many believe a meeting between Kohli and Messi could happen. Messi landed in Kolkata on December 13. He is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on December 14. During his Mumbai visit, Messi will attend a fan interaction event at the famous Wankhede Stadium. With both sporting icons in the same city, fans from cricket and football worlds are eagerly hoping to see them together.
Fans excited over possible Kohli-Messi meeting in Mumbai
Social media has been flooded with posts and messages. Fans are sharing their excitement and tagging both stars. A Kohli-Messi meeting is something sports lovers have dreamed of for years.
However, Messi’s first day in India did not go smoothly. Thousands of fans gathered at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. They hoped to see the Argentine superstar in person. But Messi reportedly left the venue within ten minutes of arriving. This left many fans disappointed and upset.
According to eyewitnesses, Messi could not complete his planned lap around the stadium. Heavy congestion caused serious problems. As soon as he entered the ground, he was surrounded by politicians, officials, celebrities, family members and many photographers. The situation became difficult to control. Messi’s security team decided to cancel the lap.
When fans learned that Messi would not stay on the field for long, anger spread in the stands. Many had arrived early and paid high ticket prices. Soon, protests broke out. Bottles were allegedly thrown. Hoardings were damaged. Security staff had to step in to control the situation.
The incident has raised serious questions about event planning and crowd management during high-profile international tours.
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