New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Lionel Messi confirmed he will take part in the highly anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, describing it as an "honour" to return to the "passionate football nation". Calling India a "very special country," Lionel Messi said he has good memories from the time he visited the country 14 years ago.

"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. India is a passionate football nation, and I look forward to meeting a new generation of fans while sharing the love I have for this beautiful game," Messi said in an official statement.

The organisers had already unveiled the itinerary on August 15, and Messi'...