India’s cricket superstar Virat Kohli returned to Mumbai on Saturday with his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, fueling intense fan speculation of a potential meeting with football legend Lionel Messi. Kohli’s arrival from London coincides with Messi’s three-day GOAT Tour across India, which is scheduled to reach Mumbai on Sunday.

However, the opening day of Messi’s tour was marred by chaos in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. Thousands of fans, many having paid exorbitant prices, were left disappointed and angry after the Argentine icon’s brief 22-minute appearance was completely overshadowed by VVIPs and poor crowd control, leading to a riot at the venue.

With Messi’s next stop being Mumbai, fans are now eagerly hoping for a smooth event and the historic crossover moment between the two global sporting icons.