Lionel Messi Has Lion Cub Named in His Honor During Visit to Vantara Wildlife Conservation Centre: Reports

Lionel Messi has lion cub named in his honor during visit to Vantara Wildlife Conservation Centre: Reports

Lionel Messi, accompanied by his teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation center in Jamnagar, on Tuesday, December 16.

When lions met the GOAT: Messi visits wildlife conservation centre Vantara, calls it ‘genuinely impressive’

Lionel Messi, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, was accorded a traditional welcome, featuring folk music, floral greetings and a ceremonial ‘Aarti’.

Guided tours, traditional rituals and wildlife: How Lionel Messi spent time in Vantara

Messi, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, was welcomed in grand traditional style with vibrant folk music, a showering of flowers symbolising blessings and purity of intent, and a ceremonial aarti.

Messi Visits Vantara Wildlife Conservation Centre

A highlight of the visit was Messi’s interaction with Maniklal, a rescued elephant calf, during a playful football enrichment activity

Lionel Messi lands in Jamnagar to visit Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife rescue

Lionel Messi extended his India visit with a planned trip to Jamnagar. The Argentine icon will visit Anant Ambani’s Vantara wildlife rescue centre after concluding the G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 in New Delhi.

Messi Arrives in Jamnagar, Anant Ambani to Host Argentine Star at Vantara

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Jamnagar, where the Argentine star is scheduled to visit Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, and will be hosted by Anant Ambani. Sports News | Messi Arrives in Jamnagar, Anant Ambani to Host Argentine Star at Vantara.