Messi is expected to reach the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at around 7:45 PM IST, where Hyderabad will host the Argentine legend for the marquee event of the day. The city is set to witness Messi in action later on Saturday evening as part of a special football exhibition and entertainment program.

Delhis air quality plunges to 'severe' levels for the third consecutive day. CM Rekha Gupta met with 'AQI' chants at Messi's event, highlighting public anger over pollution.

Soon after the event, a video from inside the stadium began gaining traction on Instagram.

One viral post read, “Messi, aapka Delhi mein swagat hai. I heard your left leg is insured for $900 million. Lungs ka kya?” Another quipped, “Messi has 896 career goals. Tomorrow, Delhi’s AQI will beat that.

Follow updates of the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T tour of India where the 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning captain of Argentina and an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will now stop in New Delhi.

Rodrigo De Paul is jokingly considered by fans to be Lionel Messi's bodyguard as the midfielder has always been by his side during Argentina duty.

Lionel Messi’s Delhi stop on the G.O.A.T. India Tour drew massive crowds and emotional scenes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, capped by his brief message to fans. After the event, a playful Instagram post imagining Messi exploring Delhi “Dilli style” — from momos to the Metro — went viral,