Wed Dec 17 11:00:30 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Messi Wraps Up India Tour with Wildlife Visit in Gujarat
Jamnagar, India – December 17, 2025 – Argentine football legend Lionel Messi concluded his much-anticipated “GOAT India Tour” with a visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The visit, which took place on December 16th, 2025, saw Messi accompanied by fellow football stars Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul.
The trio were reportedly invited by the family of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and were hosted at the Vantara facility founded by Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani. Sources indicate that Messi and his teammates toured the wildlife sanctuary, observed animals like tigers, elephants, and lions, and engaged with the conservation teams and caretakers. The football stars also reportedly offered prayers at a temple located within the Vantara complex.
This visit marks the end of Messi’s successful trip to India, leaving a lasting impression on fans and highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation.
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