Kareena Kapoor makes it to Messi’s Insta spotlight on India tour — fans tease him for skipping SRK and Chhetri.

Kareena Kapoor Khan created a once‑in‑a‑lifetime memory when she introduced her sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, to football legend Lionel Messi during his whirlwind India tour. Messi’s trip spanned four cities — from Kolkata, where chaos erupted after a poorly managed fan meet, to Mumbai and Delhi. Kareena had already shared heartfelt photos of “the boys meeting their hero,” but the moment became even more special when she emerged as the only Bollywood star featured in Messi’s official Instagram post from his GOAT India Tour 2025. While icons like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff also met the football great, it was Kareena who stole the spotlight online.

Sharing an Instagram post, Messi wrote, " Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India! #GOATTourIndia #GOATconcert #MessiinIndia A Satadru Dutta Initiative."

Catch the official clip showcasing Messi’s unforgettable India visit.

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On her story, Kareena posted the video again with the caption: “Ok Tim, then this happened. Just for you ❤️”.

Kareena arrived looking effortlessly chic in a stylish brown dress, while her little ones, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, wore their excitement on their sleeves — quite literally — in football jerseys. Taimur proudly sported Messi’s name across his back, and Jeh cheered in an “Argentina” jersey, a sweet nod to the World Cup‑winning team.

A Reddit user shared the clip, pointing out, “Messi featured only Kareena from Bollywood in his official tour post — and forgot even Chhetri 🤦‍♂️😭”.

On Tuesday, global football icon Lionel Messi stepped into a different kind of arena — Vantara, the Ambanis’ wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre in Jamnagar. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant personally guided him through the sanctuary, with photos and videos of the visit quickly making their way online. The Argentine legend was welcomed in true Indian style, greeted with traditional rituals, folk music, and floral offerings as he arrived at the facility founded by Anant Ambani.

Messi wasn’t alone on his Vantara visit — he was joined by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul. The trio embraced the local traditions, taking part in a ceremonial aarti, and spent time engaging with the dedicated teams working on the ground at the sanctuary.

Messi was full of praise for the initiative, calling it “truly beautiful.” He admired the way Vantara rescues and cares for animals, highlighting the compassion and dedication behind the work. “The care they receive, the way they’re looked after — it’s genuinely impressive,” he said.
In his chat with PTI, Messi couldn’t hide his admiration for Vantara. “The work they do for animals is truly beautiful — from the way they’re rescued to the care they receive, it’s genuinely impressive,” he said. Reflecting on the visit, he added that the team had a wonderful time, felt completely at ease, and that the experience will stay with them. Messi promised they would return, eager to keep inspiring and supporting such meaningful work.

Lionel Messi’s stop in Jamnagar came right after wrapping up his much‑anticipated GOAT India Tour — a whirlwind journey that saw him meet fans across the country along with stars from Bollywood and the sporting world. The tour kicked off in Kolkata on Saturday with a chaotic start, before moving on to Hyderabad and Mumbai, and finally arriving in Delhi. The capital marked the grand finale of his three‑day visit, closing out an unforgettable chapter of Messi’s India experience.