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Messi in Delhi: Football Clinic, Celebrity Match and Meeting with PM Modi

Lionel Messi is wrapping up his GOAT Tour of India with a packed final day in New Delhi. His itinerary at the Arun Jaitley Stadium includes a celebrity football match and a special clinic for young fans. The visit takes a formal turn with planned private meetings, including one with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Due to the expected crowds, Delhi authorities have issued traffic advisories and restrictions for the area.

Key Points: Messi GOAT Tour Delhi Itinerary with Modi Meeting and Virat Kohli

  • Messi's Delhi schedule includes a celebrity exhibition match at Arun Jaitley Stadium
  • A football clinic for 30 children is a key part of the afternoon's events
  • Virat Kohli is among the celebrities attending the stage ceremony and match
  • High-profile private meetings are planned with PM Modi and other dignitaries
  • Delhi Traffic Police has imposed restrictions around the stadium for the event
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GOAT India Tour: Celebrity match, football clinic and meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Messi's Delhi leg itinerary

Lionel Messi's final GOAT Tour stop in Delhi features a celebrity football match with Virat Kohli, a kids' clinic, and a high-profile meeting with PM Narendra Modi.

"The first meeting will include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the second interaction is expected with the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief Justice of India. - Article"

New Delhi, Dec 14

Lionel Messi is likely to have a busy and heavily structured itinerary when his GOAT Tour comes to New Delhi on Monday, which is the fourth and final leg of his visit to India after stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

Messi's itinerary in the Indian capital consists of an exhibition game, a stage event, a football clinic for children and several high-profile private meetings; therefore, Delhi has taken precautionary measures for large crowds and traffic jams to prepare for Messi's arrival.

All events will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. All gates open at 11:30 AM, and media personnel must enter through Gate No. 6. All attendees must be seated before the commencement of the programme at 2:30 PM. The programme will kick off at 2:30 PM with welcome music and will continue with a celebrity football match at 2:50 PM. Messi is expected to participate in the celebrity match at 3:30 PM and a football clinic for 30 children at 3:45 PM.

A stage ceremony is scheduled for 4.20 pm, which will also feature the GOAT Cup exhibition match. Attending this event includes Virat Kohli.

Later in the day, Messi is expected to attend a private meet-and-greet at around 4.30 pm. According to the tentative agenda, the first meeting will include Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the second interaction is expected with the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief Justice of India, underscoring the high-profile nature of the visit.

In light of the event, the Delhi Traffic Police has implemented traffic restrictions throughout Central Delhi on Monday from 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and parking around Arun Jaitley Stadium is prohibited (with towing/penalties enforced). Authorities advise using public transportation (Metro/buses) to avoid traffic congestion.

- IANS

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Priya S
The traffic advisory is giving me anxiety already. My office is in CP. Better to work from home on Monday! But seriously, it's amazing to see such a global icon in Delhi.
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Rohit P
Meeting with the Chief Justice and Defence Chief too? This is more than a sports tour, it's a diplomatic event. Shows how much weight Messi carries. Respect.
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Sarah B
While I'm excited, I hope the focus stays on the football clinic for the kids. That's the most impactful part. The celebrity stuff is fun, but inspiring the next generation is key.
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Vikram M
Tickets were sold out in minutes! Couldn't get one. Will have to watch the highlights. Hope they stream the celebrity match at least.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: The schedule seems incredibly packed for one day. Hope Messi gets to actually experience a bit of Delhi and isn't just rushed from one high-profile meeting to another. The magic is sometimes in the unplanned moments.
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Nisha Z
Virat and Messi on the same ground! Two GOATs of their sports. As a cricket and football fan, this is a dream crossover. Can't wait to see the pictures. 😍

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