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		<title>Lionel Messi Reaches Mumbai Under Tight Security for GOAT India Tour 2025</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Following his arrival, Messi headed to the Taj Hotel in Colaba for a short rest before proceeding to the Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="256" data-end="595">Football legend Lionel Messi arrived in Mumbai around noon on Sunday amid exceptionally tight security, marking the second day of his <strong>four-city GOAT India Tour 2025</strong>. The World Cup-winning <strong>Argentine captain</strong> is being provided <strong>security arrangements</strong> comparable to those used during global football tournaments, officials said.</p>
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<h4 data-start="597" data-end="881"><span style="color: #0000ff;">read also:</span> <em><a href="https://theedgemedia.in/messi-kolkata-visit-chaos-salt-lake-stadium"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Messi’s Kolkata Visit Ends in Chaos as Fans Breach Security at Salt Lake Stadium</span></a></em></h4>
<p data-start="597" data-end="881">Following his arrival, Messi headed to the Taj Hotel in <strong>Colaba</strong> for a short rest before proceeding to the <strong>Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="597" data-end="881">There, he is scheduled to attend a <strong>Padel GOAT Club event</strong>, which will be<strong> followed by</strong> a celebrity football match later in the afternoon.</p>
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<p data-start="883" data-end="1174"><span style="color: #008000;"><em>Messi, who is accompanied by Inter Miami teammates <strong>Luis Suarez</strong> and <strong>Rodrigo de Paul</strong>, is expected to reach the iconic <strong>Wankhede Stadium</strong> around <strong>5 pm</strong> <strong>for the main highlight</strong> of the Mumbai leg of the tour. </em></span></p>
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<p data-start="883" data-end="1174"><strong>Fans have been gathering in large numbers, hoping to catch a glimpse of the football icon.</strong></p>
<p data-start="1176" data-end="1457">In view of the anticipated crowd, Mumbai Police have <strong>enforced</strong> <strong>stringent security measures</strong> at both venues. Restrictions have been <strong>imposed</strong> on carrying <strong>water bottles</strong>, <strong>metal items</strong> and <strong>coins</strong> inside the stadiums, while <strong>watchtowers</strong> have been <strong>installed</strong> to closely <strong>monitor crowd</strong> <strong>movement.</strong></p>
<p data-start="1459" data-end="1730">More than <strong>2,000 police personnel</strong> have been <strong>deployed </strong>in and around <strong>Brabourne and Wankhede stadiums</strong> to ensure smooth conduct of the events.</p>
<p data-start="1459" data-end="1730"><strong>A senior police official said,</strong></p>
<p data-start="1459" data-end="1730"><strong><em>&#8220;The arrangements were strengthened after the disruption witnessed during the Kolkata leg of the tour.&#8221;</em></strong></p>
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<p data-start="1732" data-end="1912"><strong>The official said,</strong></p>
<p data-start="1732" data-end="1912"><strong><em>“Considering the chaos that prevailed in Kolkata and the security breach reported there, we have put in place World Cup-level security arrangements in Mumbai.”</em> </strong></p>
<p data-start="1914" data-end="2196">Messi had arrived in India in the early hours of Saturday, but his <strong>Kolkata appearance</strong> later that day was <strong>marred</strong> by <strong>overcrowding</strong> and <strong>poor crowd management.</strong> In contrast, the Hyderabad leg of the tour went off smoothly, offering a reassuring experience for fans and organisers alike.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday revisited one of the most memorable and heartfelt moments of his early cricketing journey — an incident involving former India cricketer Gursharan Singh, who came out to bat with a fractured hand to help Tendulkar reach a vital century. Speaking at an Ageas Federal Life Insurance event in Mumbai, Tendulkar recalled [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday revisited one of the <strong>most memorable and heartfelt moments</strong> of his early cricketing journey — an incident involving <strong>former India cricketer Gursharan Singh</strong>, who came out to bat with a <strong>fractured hand</strong> to help Tendulkar reach a vital century.</p>
<p><a href="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-27578" src="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="739" height="554" srcset="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3-750x563.jpg 750w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-3.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px" /></a></p>
<p>Speaking at an<strong> Ageas Federal Life Insurance event in Mumbai</strong>, Tendulkar recalled the <strong>1989–90 Irani Cup</strong> match between <strong>Rest of India and Delhi</strong>, played at the <strong>Wankhede Stadium</strong>. Despite Delhi dominating the contest and eventually winning by <strong>309 runs</strong>, Tendulkar stood out with a determined 103, the only significant contribution apart from <strong>WV Raman’s 41</strong>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_27577" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27577" style="width: 741px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-27577" src="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="741" height="556" srcset="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4-750x563.jpg 750w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-4.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27577" class="wp-caption-text"><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Former India cricketer, Gursharan Singh</strong></em></span></figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Rest of India were<strong> struggling at 209</strong> for 9 while chasing a massive 554. It was then that Gursharan Singh, representing<strong> Indi</strong>, <strong>Delhi</strong>, and<strong> Punjab</strong>, stepped in at No. 10 despite nursing a broken hand.</span> </span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><em>His goal was simple:<strong> support the young Tendulkar</strong> long enough for him <strong>to complete his hundred</strong>. Together, they added <strong>36 runs</strong> before the innings<strong> ended at 245</strong>.</em></span></p></blockquote>
<figure id="attachment_27580" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27580" style="width: 741px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-27580" src="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="741" height="494" srcset="https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sachin-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27580" class="wp-caption-text"><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>“Gursharan helped me get to my 100&#8243;, Sachin said.</strong></em></span></figcaption></figure>
<p>Tendulkar said the moment stayed with him forever.<br />
He described the act as an example of commitment and integrity.</p>
<p><em><strong>“As they say, promises must be kept — but they must also be fulfilled. That is our DNA”</strong>,</em> he said, explaining how this match served as a trial before national selection.</p>
<p>He remembered batting in the 90&#8217;s, when chairman of selectors <strong>Raj Singh Dungarpur</strong> urged Gursharan to come out and support his teammate despite the injury. <em>“Gursharan helped me get to my hundred, and after that, I got selected to play for India. Later, he too made it to the national side”,</em> Tendulkar noted.</p>
<p>The legendary batter said, he thanked Gursharan extensively both on the ground and in the dressing room.<br />
<em>“Walking out with a broken hand was extraordinary. Whether I scored a hundred was secondary — what mattered was his spirit and willingness to help. That sincerity truly touched my heart”,</em> he added.</p>
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