Rs 10 Lakh fee to meet Messi during India visit

Football icon Lionel Messi is scheduled to visit India this week, and a special “meet-and-greet” package priced at Rs 10 lakh has created a buzz among fans. Messi will participate in exclusive events in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi between December 13 and 15.
According to organisers, a premium interaction session will be held at the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad, where select participants will be allowed to meet Messi in person and take photographs with him. The fee for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has been fixed at Rs 9.95 lakh plus GST, totalling Rs 10 lakh.
Only 100 people will be allowed to access this premium session, which is expected to draw high-profile personalities, including political leaders, film stars, and sports icons.
The announcement has gone viral on social media, with Messi fans across India reacting with excitement—and surprise—at the steep price tag for a picture with the football legend.