Messi Heartfelt “Namaste India” Post: Bebo and Boys Take Center Stage

New Delhi, December 17, 2025: In a whirlwind week that saw the world’s greatest footballer, Lionel Messi, descend upon India for his “GOAT India Tour 2025,” the Argentine legend has left fans emotional with a farewell montage. While several Bollywood heavyweights like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff met the icon, it was Kareena Kapoor Khan and her sons, Taimur and Jeh, who snagged the only celebrity cameo in Messi’s official recap video.

A Special Shout-out to “Tim” and Jeh

After wrapping up his four-city tour—spanning Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi—Messi took to Instagram to share a high-quality video of his journey. The montage, captioned “Namaste India!”, featured the electric atmosphere of the stadiums and heartwarming interactions with young aspiring footballers.

Surprisingly, the video bypassed high-profile meetings with other A-listers, choosing instead to highlight a candid moment with Kareena Kapoor and her two boys. The clip captures a brief, sweet interaction where little Jeh, dressed in Messi’s iconic Number 10 jersey, appeared starstruck by the legend.

Kareena, visibly thrilled, re-shared the post on her Instagram Stories with a touching message for her eldest son:

Why Kareena’s Cameo Stole the Show While fans were delighted to see Messi meet Sachin Tendulkar (who also appeared in the video), the inclusion of the Kapoor-Khan family sparked a massive reaction online. Messi’s tour was more than just a VIP meet-and-greet; it was a mission to inspire the next generation. By including the candid footage of Taimur and Jeh, Messi seemed to emphasize the “future of football in India”—a sentiment he echoed in his caption.

“Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality, and all the expressions of love,” Messi wrote. “I hope football has a bright future in India!”

Highlights of the GOAT India Tour 2025

The tour was a landmark event for Indian sports culture:

• Kolkata: A massive (though chaotic) start at Salt Lake Stadium.
• Mumbai: A star-studded event at Wankhede Stadium where he met Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri.
• New Delhi: The grand finale at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Jay Shah presented Messi with a commemorative cricket bat and an Indian jersey.
• Jamnagar: A final stop at Anant Ambani’s Vantara before his departure.

A Promise to Return

The “Messi Mania” doesn’t end here. Before flying out, the Inter Miami star addressed the crowd in Spanish, promising that this wouldn’t be his last visit. “We carry all this love with us, and we will definitely return,” he told the cheering fans.

For Kareena Kapoor Khan, whose son Taimur has long been a vocal football fanatic, this acknowledgment from the G.O.A.T. himself is likely the ultimate “cool mom” win.