According to Indian media reports, soccer superstar Lionel Messi has been charged a hefty fee for his tour of India, but the exact amount paid has not been officially disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Indian media outlets have reported that Messi’s fee for the multi-city promotional tour is estimated to be between 100 and 150 crore Indian rupees (approximately $12 million to $18 million).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, neither Messi’s representatives nor the tour’s organizers have publicly confirmed the figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour, which included public appearances and promotional events, attracted a lot of attention across India, especially in cities with large football followings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organizers offered a range of ticketed events, including meet-and-greet sessions, which were priced at a premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Media reports say fans were charged nearly 1 million rupees (about $12,000) for photo opportunities and brief encounters with Messi, and prices are much higher for meet-and-greets for special guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, will play for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His visit to India is being billed as a promotional tour, not a competitive football event.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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