Messi in Delhi: Fog Disrupts Arrival; Complete Schedule of GOAT India Tour Today at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Lionel Messi's much-awaited arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his GOAT India Tour 2025 has been delayed on Monday after dense fog disrupted flight operations in the national capital. The Argentine football legend was scheduled to travel from Mumbai to Delhi earlier in the day, but adverse weather conditions forced a postponement of his charter flight.

Messi Reached Delhi: Arrival Delayed As Fog Disrupts Flight

After a prolonged delay due to weather conditions, Lionel Messi finally arrived in Delhi at around 2:30 PM IST. The Argentine football icon proceeded directly to The Leela Palace. According to multiple reports, organisers confirmed that despite the delay, the football icon will attend his scheduled engagements in the capital later in the day.

Messi GOAT India Tour 2025 in Delhi

Delhi marks the concluding stop of Messi's three-city India tour, which began amid controversy in Kolkata before receiving an enthusiastic response in Hyderabad and Mumbai. During his Mumbai appearance, Messi met legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and also interacted with football icon Sunil Chhetri, moments that quickly went viral.

In Delhi, Messi is set to participate in a series of high-profile engagements, including meetings with senior government officials, sporting legends, and fans. The highlight of the day is a ticketed event at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, officially known as the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Messi in Delhi Traffic Advisory: Arun Jaitely Stadium Entry Gates Numbers

Ahead of the event, Delhi Police issued a detailed traffic advisory to manage crowd movement around the stadium. Key roads such as Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg are expected to see diversions, while heavy vehicles will be restricted on certain stretches.

Stadium gates are scheduled to open at 11:30 AM, with the main program beginning at 2:30 PM. Spectators have been advised to use public transport, as illegal parking around the venue will attract towing action and penalties.

Messi At The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi: Check Room's Cost

Lionel Messi and his entourage are set to stay at The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri, where an entire floor has been reserved exclusively for the Argentine football superstar and his team. The players are expected to be accommodated in the hotel's luxurious Presidential Suites, with room tariffs reportedly ranging between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 7 lakh per night.

Sources cited by NDTV revealed that the hotel has imposed strict confidentiality protocols, with staff instructed not to disclose any information regarding Messi's stay, movements, or security arrangements.

Messi Closed-Door Meet-and-Greet Ticket Prices Up To Rs 1 Crore

In addition, an exclusive closed-door meet-and-greet has been organised at the hotel for a limited group of corporate leaders and VIP guests. As per NDTV inputs, access to this highly restricted interaction has come at a premium, with some corporate attendees reportedly paying up to Rs 1 crore for a brief opportunity to meet the football legend.

Full Schedule of Lionel Messi's Delhi Leg in GOAT India Tour 2025 Day 3

Here is the originally planned schedule for Lionel Messi's final day in India, before the weather-related delay, outlining his expected movements and engagements in New Delhi as per NDTV report:

8:45 AM - Lionel Messi leaves Mumbai hotel for the airport

9:15 AM - Scheduled departure from Mumbai to Delhi

10:45 AM - Expected arrival at Delhi Airport

11:15 AM - Arrival at The Leela Palace Hotel, New Delhi

11:45 AM to 12:35 PM - Meet and greet session at the hotel

12:35 PM to 1:00 PM - Meet and greet with Messi and Rodrigo De Paul

2:45 PM to 2:55 PM - Meeting with the Chief Justice of India, Army Chief, Argentina Ambassador, and senior government officials

2:55 PM to 3:55 PM - Grand welcome event at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, including a celebrity football match

3:55 PM to 4:15 PM - Football clinic with 22 children, featuring Messi observing rondo (tiki-taka) drills

4:15 PM to 4:20 PM - Centre-field ceremony and jersey exchange with Indian cricket stars

4:20 PM to 4:35 PM - Podium address, welcome speeches, trophy presentation, and group photographs

5:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Adidas promotional event at Purana Qila

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Interaction with Indian sporting champions, including Rohit Sharma, Sumit Antil, Nikhat Zareen and Nishad Kumar

Messi's Departure From India: GOAT India Tour Conclusion

6:10 PM - Departure for the airport

8:00 PM - Scheduled flight departure from Delhi

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