Hyderabad, Dec. 22 -- Lionel Messi is not just a footballer, he is a global brand and a World Cup winning icon. Wherever he goes, stadiums fill up, airports turn into fan zones, and people travel just to catch one glimpse. That same stardom was seen in India during his GOAT India Tour, starting in Kolkata, where massive crowds gathered from the airport hours to the Salt Lake Stadium.

Messi visited four cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. During his India tour, he was accompanied by teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul.

How Much Messi Earned From The Tour

The organiser, Satadru Dutta, reportedly told investigators that Messi received Rs. 89 crore as payment for the four day India tour, and Rs. 11 crore was ...