Sachin Tendulkar presented a signed Team India jersey to Lionel Messi, capping off an unforgettable evening at Wankhede Stadium.| Sports News

Lionel Messi visited the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during his second day of the GOAT India tour. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and India icon Sunil Chhetri were among the dignitaries present at the iconic venue as Messi marked an end to the second day of his India visit.

Football icon Lionel Messi's second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, as the World Cup winner kicked balls into the crowd and met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

The highlight of the memorable evening in Mumbai was the meeting of the two sporting greats - Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar - both synonymous with the famous No. 10 jersey in their respective disciplines.

The Messi–Chhetri interaction set Wankhede Stadium alight, as the two football icons shared a handshake and a brief exchange, sending the crowd into raptures

Messi responded by handing Tendulkar a football, prompting loud applause from the stands. As the event drew to a close, Messi was seen holding the Indian tricolour, while Suárez carried Uruguay’s flag and De Paul waved Argentina’s colours, offering fans a striking visual to end the night.

Lionel Messi's private jet has his jersey number 10 on the tail and the initials of his wife and three children on the steps

Lionel Messi calmly took a penalty as the crowd at Wankhede Stadium roared with ‘Visca Barca’ chants.| Sports News