After concluding his India tour, legendary footballer Lionel Messi shared a special montage video on social media, highlighting memorable moments from his visit.
Memorable Meetings
Among the standout moments for Messi was his meeting with Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor and her two sons, Taimur and Jeh. Thrilled to be featured in Messi’s farewell video, Kareena gave a special shout-out to her elder son, Taimur. She re-posted Messi’s video on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Ok Tim then this happened (heart emoji) for you (heart emoji) (sic).”
Star-Studded Interactions
During his time in India, Messi met several prominent figures from Bollywood, including Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, and Geeta Basra, among others. On Wednesday, he treated his followers to a heartfelt video along with a farewell message for his Indian fans.
The clip showcased moments of Messi interacting with children at the stadium and meeting cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. However, it was his encounter with Kareena and her sons that made it into the montage.
A Heartfelt Message
In his post, Messi expressed his gratitude, stating, “Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality, and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India (sic).”
Tour Highlights and Challenges
Messi’s Indian tour began in Mumbai. However, it didn’t start on the best note, as he faced an embarrassing situation in Kolkata. The footballer had to leave early from Salt Lake stadium due to the event being overshadowed by political and influential figures, which left fans disappointed, as many had paid substantial sums for tickets to see him.
Following Kolkata, Messi traveled to Hyderabad and then Mumbai as part of his itinerary.