India, Oct. 3 -- Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation". "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..." Messi said. Messi will begin his tour in Kolkata on December 13 before travelling to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. The trip will end with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15. During the tour, Messi will headline concerts, meet-and-greet sessions, and even a padel exhibition at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium.P11...