Messi, Tendulkar come together as Wankhede adds another glorious chapter

The hallowed turf of the iconic Wankhede Stadium added another glorious chapter in Indian sporting history on Sunday when two of the greatest-ever sportspersons, Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar, shared the center stage ina grand event here.

- TDG NETWORK

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar presents his signed jersey to Argentine footballer Lionel Messi at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

On his third stop during his four-city GOAT India tour, Messi spent exactly one hour at the Wankhede, engaging with young football players, cricket icon Tendulkar, Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri as well as celebrities from the entertainment world.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the launch of “Project Mahadeva’, which aims to identify and develop young football players across thestate.

Allthrough the programme, the packed house at the stadium kept changing “Messi... Messi”.

Tendulkar termed Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi’s visit to Mumbai as a golden moment for the city and the country.