Exclusive/ Lionel Messi Mania In Delhi: Leela Palace Cordoned Off Ahead Of GOAT's Arrival

The Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour will make its final stop in Delhi, and the World Cup winner is set to arrive in the National Capital alongside Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul. Fans have huge anticipation over Messi's arrival, who is set to fly from Mumbai to Delhi and kick off the next leg of the tour.

Ahead of Lionel Messi's arrival in the city, security has been heightened, and the authorities will be keen to avoid a Kolkata-like situation, where utter chaos unfolded at the Salt Lake Stadium.

The Hyderabad and Mumbai leg of events went smoothly, and Messi met with two of India's biggest sporting heroes, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri, in Mumbai. The Wankhede Stadium was lit up with cheers for Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, who acknowledged the crowd's appreciation by waving to them.

Delhi's The Leela Palace Vacated Ahead Of Lionel Messi's Arrival In Delhi

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul are yet to arrive in Delhi for the final leg of the GOAT India Tour. The global football stars will be accommodated at The Leela Palace in New Delhi, and various steps have been taken to ensure the safety and security of the famed Inter Miami CF trio.

Republic TV can confirm that, ahead of Lionel Messi's arrival in the city, the Leela Palace in New Delhi has been entirely vacated.

The on-ground correspondent interacted with the security personnel, who claimed that the entire accommodation facility had been cleared out, with the existing guests being asked to vacate the hotel ahead of the GOAT's arrival.

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Lionel Messi's Arrival In Delhi Gets Delayed

The arrival of Lionel Messi, Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez has been delayed, with an LED board at the Arun Jaitley Stadium confirming it. According to he sign at the stadium, Messi's flight has been delayed due to the adverse weather conditions.

The Inter Miami trio is running a bit late for the event, and the event will commence 40 minutes later than the scheduled time.

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Delhi has been shrouded in a thick layer of fog, with visibility near zero, making any form of travel difficult. Despite the delay, the enthusiasm among Messi fans is palpable as the Arun Jaitley Stadium fills up with Argentina, FC Barcelona, and Inter Miami jerseys.