As Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 Begins in Kolkata, Here’s List of His Companies, Brands, Ventures

Lionel Messi in India: One of the biggest moments for football lovers has arrived as the legendary player, Lionel Messi, landed in Kolkata on Saturday, December 13, for his four-city GOAT India Tour 2025.

Despite Barcelona legend's 2.26 am touchdown in the wee hours of Saturday, thousands of fans showed up at the airport for a glimpse of Lionel Messi. The international arrivals at the Kolkata airport turned into a roaring sea of chants, flags and flashing phones, with fans sprinting between gates for even a fleeting glimpse of their favourite sports star, reported PTI.

Lionel Messi Brands, Companies, Ventures

As Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour begins, let's find out about the legendary football player-owned companies, brands, ventures, etc.

MiM Hotels

The 38-year-old Argentine footballer has owned the MiM Hotels chain since 2017. He has properties in Ibiza, Mallorca, Sitges, Baquiera, and Andorra. Most of these properties are run by the Majestic Hotel Group.

Most of these hotels offer lavish accommodations with scenic views and premium luxury facilities. The group, in 2024 confirmed that they are expanding into other European locations.

525 Rosario Media Company

The next in the list of Lionel Messi's business ventures is a media company. He owns 525 Rosario Media Company which was started in 2022. The media company was based in Rosario, Argentina and operates majorly to create family shows, sports stories, and digital series. The company also works with Hollywood studios and Argentine producers.

Mas+ by Messi

The iconic sports star entered in the beverage industry with his Más+ by Messi energy drink. The energy drink brand was launched in 2024 in the South Florida. The drink is available in many flavours and is sold in stores across the United States.

The Messi Store

The Messi Store was launched by Lionel Messi in 2019. The brand sells sportswear and lifestyle clothing offline as well as online.

Play-Time

One important pillar of the Lionel Messi business empire is Play Time, a sports-tech investment firm created in 2022. Based in California, Play Time targets businesses in sport, media, and technology. The firm oversees KRÜ Esports, originally formed by Sergio Agüero, and backs youth sports projects and early-stage technology startups.

El Club de la Milanesa

Food and casual dining also play a strong role in the Lionel Messi business empire through El Club de la Milanesa. Lionel Messi holds a stake in this restaurant chain, which has more than 70 outlets across Argentina, Uruguay, and the United States. In 2024, the company detailed plans to move into Spain, Italy, Portugal, Chile, and Paraguay