Football fans in India have a reason to rejoice – . The global icon and World Cup-winning captain confirmed on Thursday that he will be part of the much-anticipated , a star-studded football exhibition set to bring some of the biggest names in the sport to Indian soil.

Returns back after 14 years

Messi, who last played in India 14 years ago in a friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata, called the upcoming tour an “honour” and said he was looking forward to reconnecting with Indian fans.

“It is such an honour for me to make this trip. India is a very special country, and I have good memories from my time there 14 years ago – the fans were fantastic.”

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