Sachin Tendulkar-Lionel Messi historic meeting! Sachin gave the jersey, while Messi also gave ‘this’ special return gift

• A historic encounter at the Wankhede Stadium
• Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi meet
• Sachin specially gave his team India jersey

As said cricket in front of many eyes Sachin Tendulkar Come and stand. Just like football, Lionel Messi stands before our eyes. Both are veterans of their sport. These legends met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The two legends who gave the number 10 jersey recognition in the sporting world met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Sachin gifted Messi his cricket jersey. It was a historic moment in the history of cricket and football.

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Lionel Messi also met former Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri at the Wankhede Stadium. He then met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and later “Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar. The two then exchanged words, the video of which is being widely shared on social media.

VIDEO | Maharashtra: Amid loud cheers, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar gifts Argentine football icon Lionel Messi the 2011 World Cup jersey, calling it a golden moment for Mumbai and India.

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Sachin Tendulkar gifted Messi his 2011 ODI World Cup jersey. Also, the Argentine football legend also gifted the 2022 World Cup ball to Sachin Tendulkar. A translator was also present with Sachin Tendulkar to understand what he was saying.

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What did Sachin say about Messi?

Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar was asked what he thought about Lionel Messi’s visit to India. “We respect Lionel Messi’s perseverance and commitment. We admire him for his humble nature and personality. On behalf of the people of Mumbai and India, I wish Messi and his family happiness and good health,” he said.

Messi’s India tour

On December 13, Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata, after which he met Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad and participated in an exhibition match. He reached Mumbai today i.e. 14th December and will leave for Delhi tomorrow, 15th December.