Afghanistan, Dec. 16 -- Lionel Messi's three-day promotional tour across India drew massive crowds in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi, earning him a record-breaking $20 million worldwide.
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi wrapped up his three-day promotional tour in India, earning an astonishing $20 million and setting the record for the "most expensive sports tour in the world."
The tour, held from December 13 to 15, 2025, spanned four major cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. Messi's itinerary included stadium visits, football clinics for teenagers, VIP fan meet-and-greets, photo sessions, and charity events.
Messi reportedly earned over $6 million for each day of the tour, nearly ten times his daily salary in ...