Mumbai, 14 December (H.S.): Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India pivots to Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium following yesterday's Kolkata tumult, promising a glittering fusion of padel showdowns, celebrity clashes, and charitable galas with Inter Miami stars Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul .

The itinerary launches around noon at Cricket Club of India with the Padel GOAT Cup, potentially pitting Messi against cricket luminaries like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni, before escalating to a seven-a-side exhibition match, penalty shootouts, and youth masterclass at the iconic venue starting 5:00 PM.

Bollywood heavyweights Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, John Abraham, and Kareena Kapoor Khan join a runway spectacle auctioning 2022 World Cup memorabilia, capping the evening's high-stakes philanthropy amid stringent security protocols barring bottles, banners, and bags.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar