FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates scoring his third goal during the second half against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato ...

Lionel Messi’s upcoming visit to India had fans excited, until they discovered that a single photo with him costs a staggering Rs 10 lakh. Social media is now overflowing with memes, jokes, and heartbreak as supporters react to the sky-high meet-and-greet price.

Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour has landed in India on December 13 with spectacle, sky-high prices and spirited fan reactions — from AI selfies to transcontinental jokes — even as enthusiasm varies

Even when he doesn't score a goal, Lionel Messi can still impact a soccer game with his uncanny passing ability, which he did in Inter Miami's victory in MLS Cup.

Hyderabad is preparing for one of the most anticipated sporting events India has ever witnessed, a football match featuring Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy against global icon Lionel Messi. The exhibition match, scheduled for 13 December 2025 ...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10), forward Luis Suárez (9) and defender Jordi Alba (18) speaks to a referee during the first half of an MLS match against the Orlando City at Chase Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. D.A. Varela ...

© Rich Storry/Getty ImagesLionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF arrives at the Chase Stadium. The Messi Cup is a U-16 international club competition created by the ...

Fans were all set to welcome the weekend in style, having purchased tickets at hefty prices of up to ₹18,000 each just to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball as Vancouver Whitecaps forward Thomas Müller (13) defends during the first half of the MLS Cup final soccer match Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky

Many fans were amused, many were disappointed, and some got downright creative. Several people joked that with this amount, they could fly to Argentina, click a picture with Messi on his home turf and still save money.