Hyderabad, Dec. 15 -- Football legend Lionel Messi is on a three day visit to India, drawing massive attention from fans across the country. His first stop in Kolkata, however, was marked by crowd mismanagement and controversy, which attracted criticism internationally. In contrast, Hyderabad handled Messi's visit smoothly, with well-organised events and disciplined fan engagement, earning praise from football lovers.

On December 14, Messi arrived at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, where he was welcomed by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Indian football star Sunil Chhetri, and several celebrities. Messi also took part in the launch of Maharashtra's Project Mahadeva, a state-level football development initiative.

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