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Messi's Mumbai Welcome: Why Supriya Sule's Safety Warning Matters

NCP MP Supriya Sule has sent her best wishes for Lionel Messi's upcoming event in Mumbai. She specifically highlighted the importance of safety for all the fans attending. This comes after his tour faced a chaotic reception in Kolkata but was a major hit in Hyderabad. Messi is also set to interact with young footballers from Maharashtra during his visit.

Key Points: Supriya Sule Wishes Fans Safety for Lionel Messi Mumbai Event

  • Supriya Sule stresses safety for fans attending Messi's Mumbai event
  • Messi's India tour saw chaos in Kolkata but a successful Hyderabad stop
  • The star met Rahul Gandhi and CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad
  • Young Maharashtra footballers will get a chance to practice with Messi
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Supriya Sule extends best wishes ahead of Lionel Messi's Mumbai event

NCP MP Supriya Sule extends best wishes for Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in Mumbai, emphasizing fan safety after chaotic Kolkata stop and successful Hyderabad visit.

"I wish them good luck, and I hope it all happens well and everybody who comes to see Messi is very safe. - Supriya Sule to ANI"

Mumbai, December 14

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi reached Mumbai for his "GOAT India Tour 2025". NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule extended her best wishes to the fans and the people of Maharashtra, while stressing the importance of safety.

"I wish them good luck, and I hope it all happens well and everybody who comes to see Messi is very safe," Sule told ANI.

After a disappointing turn of events in Kolkata and a highly successful reception in Hyderabad, the Argentine legend is now set to be welcomed by his passionate fan base in Mumbai. The World Cup winner has reached the Taj Mahal Hotel.

It was a memorable night for the fans who gathered at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, as they witnessed Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon, Lionel Messi, in action at the second pit stop of his "GOAT India Tour 2025".

After the unfortunate chaos that broke out in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium due to fans' anger at VIPs and politicians allegedly hogging Messi's time and attention during the visit there, the 38-year-old's visit to Hyderabad was a fun experience for everyone involved. He took part in a 7-on-7 exhibition football match involving the state's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, soaked up the love from a passionate, loud audience, and also met the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

The superstar footballer presented Rahul Gandhi with his iconic number 10 Argentina jersey as the Congress leader posed for a picture with him and his Inter Miami teammates, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul. The Telangana Chief Minister also felicitated the football legend with a momento.

Messi, also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, gave some children present at the venue a memory of a lifetime as he kicked the ball around the park with them for a few moments.

During his time in India, under-14 young football players from across the state will be selected by the Maharashtra Sports Department, and they will get the opportunity to practise with Messi on Sunday.

Delhi will be Messi's final pit stop for the 'GOAT Tour 2025' on Monday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's wonderful that young footballers from Maharashtra will get to practice with him. This is the kind of inspiration our sports scene needs. The Kolkata incident was unfortunate, but glad Hyderabad and hopefully Mumbai show how to host such icons properly.
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Arjun K
While it's great Messi is here, I wish politicians wouldn't make every event about themselves. In Kolkata, VIPs hogged time, and in Hyderabad, it became a photo-op for leaders. Let the fans and young players have the spotlight, yaar.
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Priya S
Messi playing with kids is the best part of the news! 🥹 That's the real legacy of such tours - inspiring the next generation. Hope the selected under-14 players from Maharashtra have the time of their lives tomorrow. Dream come true!
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Michael C
Good to see the tour is back on track after Kolkata. The focus should be on the sport and the fans. Security and crowd management are paramount, as Sule mentioned. Hope Delhi gets a great final show too.
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Kavya N
As a Mumbaikar, I'm thrilled! But the traffic and arrangements near the hotel will be a nightmare. Authorities better have a solid plan. Still, can't wait to feel the energy in the city. Messi mania is real! 🔵🔴

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