Lionel Messi's arrival in Kolkata marks the kickoff of the highly anticipated GOAT Tour India 2025, but the spotlight shines brightest on his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, who
have joined the Argentine icon to electrify Indian fans.
Amid the frenzy of Messi in the city, it is only natural to acknowledge what his two teammates bring to football. Suarez and De Paul both have been stars for Miami in the MLS, but beyond that, they are global stalwarts of the game.
Luis Suarez and his Legacy
Luis Suarez, the Uruguayan striker nicknamed "El Pistolero," boasts over 600 career goals and 300 assists, ranking fourth among South American men's international top scorers with 69 goals. He claimed two European Golden Shoes, a Premier League Golden Boot, and a Pichichi Trophy, while leading La Liga in both goals and assists in 2015-16 as part of Barcelona's dominant MSN trio that won the treble.
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul, Argentina's World Cup-winning midfielder, brings tenacity and flair from his pivotal role in Messi's 2022 triumph, now amplifying the tour's energy alongside his clubmate. His arrival elevates masterclasses and the GOAT Cup at Salt Lake Stadium today. De Paul was the key for Los Albicelestes in their Copa America triumphs as well, and has been a key force for them.
The trio headlines football masterclasses, meet-and-greets, and the marquee GOAT Cup match, drawing massive crowds before heading to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
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