This collage of pictures reveals Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi throughout his go to to Anant Ambani-founded Vantara. — Instagram/Vantara
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi concluded his chaos-hit India tour with a go to to Vantara, the place he was reportedly gifted a uncommon, million-dollar watch by Indian billionaire’s son, Anant Ambani.
The official Instagram account of Vantara, the wildlife conservation and rehabilitation centre based by Anant, shared a video displaying him giving a tour to the soccer star.
Throughout the tour, Anant “shared the purpose that drives Vantara, where animal welfare comes first, and every decision is shaped by care and long-term commitment”, learn the caption of the put up.
Nevertheless, what grabbed netizens’ consideration was the watch Messi wore through the tour.
Eagled-eyed social media customers famous that the Argentinian star arrived on the centre with out carrying a watch and was later noticed carrying a uncommon Richard Mille watch.
India’s NDTV later reported that Anant gifted Messi the watch value round $1.1 million through the go to.Â
The shops recognized it because the Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon “Asia Edition”, one among solely 12 items made globally.
The watch’s worth is barely lower than Messi’s $1.7 million month-to-month wage at Inter Miami.
Knowledge launched by the MLS Gamers Affiliation confirmed that the Inter Miami ahead was taking dwelling a complete of $20.45 million every year.
Messi kicked off his India tour in a chaotic vogue at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, when followers threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch.
Enraged followers vandalised the stadium after the Argentine soccer nice made solely a quick look at a ticketed occasion.
Tickets for the occasion had been priced from round $38.65 — greater than half of the typical weekly revenue in India — with one fan saying he had paid $130 for the occasion.
Nevertheless, his last look on the Arun Jaitley Stadium went easily as he greeted chanting supporters wearing Argentina jerseys, waving flags and shouting his identify.
Clad in a pink jersey and black trousers, Messi enthralled the viewers together with his appeal as he kicked footballs into the group and obliged star-struck delegates and followers with selfies.
