Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:21 p.m. / Updated Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:21 p.m.
During his visit to India, Leo Messi (38) was treated like a real star. Accompanied by teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, the Argentine met with Anant Ambani, a member of the famous Ambani family.
He received an extremely expensive gift: a Richrad Mille watch, worth 1 million dollars.
Messi received a watch worth 1 million dollars
Lionel Messi's tour of India has generated mixed reactions, especially regarding the organizational aspects of certain events. The chaos that ensued in Calcutta raised serious questions about the management and planning of the events. Critics have pointed to the stark irony of spending substantial resources to bring football legends like Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul to India while the country's domestic football league remains suspended due to ongoing financial difficulties.
At the end of his visit to Asia, Messi was given a traditional welcome, which included a ceremonial light offering, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. During the visit, the football legend toured the vast facility dedicated to the care and protection of rescued animals and met members of the Ambani family, exchanging warm greetings.
Messi, with Suarez and De Paul, during the visit from India / Imago Images
During Messi's visit to Vantara, watch enthusiasts noticed something remarkable. Although the Argentine legend had initially arrived without a watch, he was later spotted wearing an incredibly rare Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon 'Asia Edition'.
This limited edition masterpiece represents the pinnacle of watchmaking craftsmanship, with only 12 examples ever produced worldwide. The watch has an impressive black carbon case and a complex skeleton dial. Its value is amazing, 1.1 million dollars.
The watch received by Messi / photo: Chrono24 India
Adding another level of exclusivity to the occasion, Anant Ambani himself was spotted wearing one of the most exceptional watches ever created, the Richard Mille RM 056 Sapphire Tourbillon. This unique piece is valued at a staggering $5 million, making it one of the most expensive and rare watches in existence.
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The Ambani family of India is a powerful business dynasty, famous for its company Reliance Industries. This family remains central to India's corporate and cultural scene, known for its wealth, innovation and lavish lifestyle.
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According to The Indian Express, the family's wealth is estimated at $105 billion, making it the only Indian family to make it to Bloomberg's 2025 list of the world's 25 richest families, ranking 8th.
The Ambani family / photo: Getty Images
