New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed Argentina maestro Lionel Messi's trip to Maharashtra on December 14 as a part of the GOAT Tour.

The 2022 Qatar World Cup winner gifted Fadnavis a signed ball.

Over the past month, speculations were building around Messi's arrival, with various reports indicating it would be towards the end of the year. On Sunday evening, Fadnavis confirmed the 38-year-old's trip to India for the first time since 2011. During his last visit, he played a friendly match with his Argentina team against Venezuela in Kolkata.

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 t...