Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan took her sons, Taimur and Jeh, to meet football legend Lionel Messi at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Taimur wore Messi’s jersey, while Jeh sported Argentina’s. Messi visited Mumbai as part of his India tour, following a brief, disrupted stop in Kolkata and a visit to Hyderabad.
Several Bollywood celebrities attended, with a 7 vs 7 exhibition match planned.
His visit drew massive crowds, underlining football’s growing popularity in India beyond cricket.
The tour highlighted India’s importance as a global sports market, inspiring young players, sparking nationwide celebrations, and boosting conversations on grassroots football development. (IANS)
