Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan made a stylish appearance in Mumbai as she met football icon Lionel Messi during his ongoing GOAT tour of India. The actor attended the event with her sons, Taimur and Jeh, as the Argentine legend’s visit continues to garner huge public and celebrity attention. Kareena Kapoor and her sons meet Lionel Messi Messi has arrived in Mumbai as part of his multi-city tour and is scheduled to participate in the Padel GOAT Cup at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), followed by a high-profile event at the Wankhede Stadium. The visit is one of the footballer’s most prominent public engagements in India and has already sparked widespread excitement among fans. Ahead of the meeting, Kareena shared a photo of Taimur and Jeh dressed in Argentina jerseys with Messi’s name on them, a moment that quickly resonated with fans online. Soon after, pictures of Kareena posing with Messi along with her children started circulating on social media and instantly went viral. For the occasion, Kareena opted for a sharp, formal look, embracing a confident “boss lady” aesthetic. She wore a khaki coat embellished with embroidered elephant motifs along the sides, paired with a matching midi skirt. Completing the ensemble with golden brown high heels and statement sunglasses, the actor struck a powerful note during the encounter. View Full Image Kareena shared this photo on her Instagram story before heading to meet Messi. Messi was joined by fellow soccer stars Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, adding further star power to the event. The images captured relaxed yet celebratory moments between the global sports icons and the Bollywood actor, underscoring the crossover appeal of the visit. According to reports, Messi’s Mumbai itinerary also includes a friendly match with Bollywood celebrities, followed by a private charity fashion show and auction. The event is expected to see the presence of several prominent names from the Hindi film industry, including Jackie Shroff, John Abraham and Kareena Kapoor Khan, making it one of the most talked about celebrity gatherings of the year. Messi’s India tour is positioned as a celebration of football’s growing footprint in the country, blending sport, entertainment and philanthropy – with moments like Kareena’s meeting with the football great becoming standout highlights. About Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata Messi’s arrival in India began in Kolkata, where thousands of fans turned up in the early hours of the morning to welcome the Argentine icon. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner landed amid heavy security in the “City of Joy”, with crowds chanting his name, waving Argentina’s flags and surrounding the airport long before he landed. supporters described the atmosphere as electric, with many saying it was a “once-in-a-lifetime moment” to see Messi in India after 14 years, highlighting his enormous popularity across the country. Messi was escorted through the city in a large security convoy before reaching his hotel, where another wave of enthusiastic fans greeted him late into the night. However, the Kolkata leg of the GOAT India Tour also faced major challenges. At the Salt Lake Stadium event, Messi’s planned extended interaction with fans was scaled back amid crowd congestion and organizational issues. His appearance lasted only a short time before he was escorted from the pitch under heavy security as frustrations mounted among ticket holders who paid premium prices yet struggled to see him clearly. The situation escalated with some fans throwing bottles and tearing up seats, prompting police to arrest the event organizer and authorities promising refunds and an investigation into the mismanagement.