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The Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025 is set to conclude in Delhi, marking the final leg of the football legend’s historic visit to India. After stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, the Argentine superstar will wrap up the tour in the national capital with a tightly packed day featuring official meetings, football events, and interactions with Indian sporting icons.
While the tour began on a controversial note in Kolkata, the Hyderabad and Mumbai legs were massive successes. Fans were thrilled as Messi greeted crowds, shared the stage with Indian celebrities, and met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and football icon Sunil Chhetri in Mumbai. The Delhi chapter promises an equally grand farewell, blending sport, culture, and diplomacy.
Lionel Messi Delhi Tour Schedule
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:45 AM | Lionel Messi departs from his Mumbai hotel for Mumbai Airport |
| 9:15 AM | Scheduled flight departure from Mumbai to Delhi |
| 10:45 AM | Arrival at Delhi Airport |
| 11:15 AM | Arrival at The Leela Palace Hotel, Delhi |
| 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM | Meet and Greet with Lionel Messi at The Leela Palace |
| 12:35 PM – 1:00 PM | Meet and Greet with Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul |
| 2:45 PM – 2:55 PM | Meeting with the Chief Justice of India, Army Chief, Argentine Ambassador, and senior government officials |
| 2:55 PM – 3:55 PM | Grand welcome with music at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium followed by a celebrity football match and interaction with Messi |
| 3:55 PM – 4:15 PM | Football clinic with 22 children featuring rondo (tiki-taka) drills |
| 4:15 PM – 4:20 PM | Felicitation ceremony: Indian cricketers present gifts to Messi; Messi presents pre-signed jerseys |
| 4:20 PM – 4:35 PM | Podium ceremony, welcome speeches, trophy presentation to celebrity team, and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Adidas event at Purana Quila |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Interaction with Indian sporting champions including Rohit Sharma, Sumit Antil, Nikhat Zareen, and Nishad Kumar |
| 6:10 PM | Lionel Messi departs for the airport |
| 8:00 PM | Scheduled departure flight from Delhi |
A Grand Finale in the Capital
The Delhi leg of the GOAT India Tour 2025 is designed as a fitting finale to Lionel Messi’s landmark visit. From high-level official meetings to inspiring young footballers and celebrating India’s sporting heroes, the schedule reflects Messi’s global influence both on and off the field.
As the football icon bids farewell to India from Delhi, the tour leaves behind unforgettable moments and renewed excitement for the beautiful game among Indian fans.
Also Read: Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025: Full Schedule, Ticket Prices & Live Streaming
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