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Football superstar Lionel Messi is set for the last leg of his ongoing India tour as he will be reaching Delhi on Monday (15 December) before leaving the country. The Argentine footballer has visited Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai so far in the last two days.
While Messi’s visit to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium led to chaos and fans damaging the infrastructure at the stadium, his Hyderabad and Mumbai trips went without a hiccup. In Hyderabad, Messi was seen playing football with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, as he also met India’s Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
In Mumbai, Messi met the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and former Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri.
LEO MESSI PRESENTING HIS SIGNED JERSEY TO SUNIL CHHETRI. 🥹❤️pic.twitter.com/ClzYeAoSdP
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 14, 2025
On Monday, Messi would be in Delhi as part of the GOAT India Tour. He is scheduled to attend an event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he is expected to meet Virat Kohli as well.
While the event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium starts at 1.30 PM, Messi may also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi before heading to the stadium. However, there’s no confirmation on this.
Messi’s event at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Here’s all you need to know about Messi’s event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Timing: Starts at around 1:30 PM IST
Gates opening time: 11:30 AM IST
Expected programme Schedule
2:30 PM IST: Welcome music and opening proceedings
2:50 PM IST: Celebrity football match begins
3:30 PM IST: Lionel Messi joins the celebrity match
3:45 PM IST: Football clinic with 30 selected children
4:20 PM IST: On-stage felicitation and ceremony
Parking around Arun Jaitley Stadium
Parking at the stadium and around the stadium is only allowed for labelled vehicles. Fans coming to the stadium are encouraged to use public transport. The Delhi Police has announced on social media that free parking has been arranged at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road and Velodrome Road.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 14, 2025
In connection with the “LIONEL MESSI G.O.A.T INDIA TOUR – DELHI LEG” at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla Ground on 15.12.2025 (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM), traffic movement is expected to remain slow / affected in and around the stadium due to traffic regulations… pic.twitter.com/KD9Sjj3OjU
No parking is allowed on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg or Ring Road (Rajghat to IP Flyover). Any illegally parked vehicles will be towed and prosecuted, Delhi Police said.
The pick and drop points for app-based taxi are at MA Medical College (Gate No. 2, BSZ Marg) and Rajghat Chowk.
Messi’s Delhi tour live streaming
The Arun Jaitley Stadium featuring Messi would be broadcast live on Doordarshan. The live streaming would be available on Sony LIV.
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