ICC Supremo Jay Shah Presents Custom India Jerseys To Lionel Messi, Suárez & De Paul, Invites Trio To T20 World Cup 2026

The Lionel Messi GOAT India tour made its final stop in the National Capital of Delhi. The fans came in huge numbers to get a glimpse of the iconic trio of Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. Following the Mumbai leg, the Inter Miami superstars flew down to Delhi for the last leg.

Delhi came on the streets, donning FC Barcelona, Argentina and Inter Miami Jerseys to commemorate the arrival of Lionel Messi in the city. It was a sight to remember for the fans inside the stadium as soon as Leo, Suarez and De Paul arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Jay Shah Presented Custom India Jerseys & Ticket For T20 World Cup To Lionel Messi, Suarez & De Paul

At the Delhi leg of the Lionel Messi GOAT India tour, ICC Chairperson Jay Shah arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to meet Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. He felicitated the Inter Miami trio with customised India jerseys that featured the players' names and jersey numbers on their backs.

The ICC supremo also presented Leo Messi with an invitational ticket to India's opening match against the USA in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The match-up will take place on February 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Messi was also presented with a bat signed by the players of the Indian cricket team as a piece of memorabilia. It was a rare crossover of two of the biggest sporting cultures. 

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DDCA President Rohan Jaitley, Former India footballer Baichung Bhutia and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta were also present at the event in Delhi.

Lionel Messi To Also Visit Vantara

Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour has now concluded, given that they completed the Delhi leg. Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul will now head to a different place where the Ambanis will be hosting them. 

According to ANI, Messi will be visiting Vantara, a 3000-acre animal protection and wildlife rescue facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Anant Ambani, the chairperson of RIL, will host the legendary footballer. They are expected to stay there tonight.