'Intense, short, but beautiful': Messi on India visit

New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming affection he received during his G.O.A.T India tour, describing the experience as “intense, short, but beautiful” in an Instagram message.
"First of all, I'd like to thank India for all the love they've shown over the last few days. It was a great experience for us to be able to share," Messi wrote, adding that while he expected the warmth from fans, experiencing it firsthand was "amazing."
The World Cup-winning captain said he was deeply touched by the reception accorded to him across cities, noting the passion of Indian football fans. "It's crazy what they've done for us over the past few days. We'll take all the love, and we'll be back," he said.

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