Sachin Tendulkar And Lionel Messi Share A Special Moment At Wankhede, Exchange Iconic No.10 Jerseys
Sachin Tendulkar And Lionel Messi Share A Special Moment At Wankhede, Exchange Iconic No.10 Jerseys
Mumbai, December 15, 2025: Mumbai witnessed a historic sporting moment as Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar met global football icon Lionel Messi at the Wankhede Stadium, sending fans into a frenzy. As the two sporting greats came face to face, chants of “Sachin” and “Messi” echoed across the stadium, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
Messi, who is currently on a multi-city visit to India, arrived in Mumbai after events in Kolkata and Hyderabad. Hundreds of fans gathered at Wankhede for a glimpse of the Argentine superstar. Several prominent personalities from Bollywood, sports, and politics were also present to welcome Messi.
The highlight of the evening was the exchange of special gifts between the two legends. Both Tendulkar and Messi gifted each other their iconic No.10 jerseys, symbolising their lasting impact on their respective sports. Messi also presented Tendulkar with a football associated with his World Cup triumph, while Tendulkar warmly welcomed him by gifting an Indian team jersey bearing his autograph. The moment was captured in photographs and videos that quickly went viral on social media.
Messi also met Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri and was seen interacting with children on the field, even joining a light-hearted rondo session alongside players such as Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suárez, much to the delight of fans.
For sports enthusiasts, the sight of Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi together was nothing short of a dream moment—two global icons from different sports sharing mutual respect on one of India’s most iconic grounds.
Messi’s India tour began in Kolkata, where he unveiled a statue in the city famously known as the “City of Joy.” However, his event at Salt Lake Stadium witnessed crowd management issues, prompting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to order an inquiry. The subsequent programme in Hyderabad concluded smoothly and with great enthusiasm.
As part of his ongoing visit, Lionel Messi is scheduled to arrive in Delhi next, continuing his highly anticipated India tour that has captured nationwide attention.
