Private Handshake With Lionel Messi In Delhi Will Cost A Whopping ₹1 Crore: Report

Lionel Messi is set to wrap up his GOAT Tour India in Delhi after his visit to Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The World Cup winner will be staying at Leela Palace, Delhi, and the security around the hotel is reportedly as high as ever. 

Additionally, as per NDTV, a closed-door meet-and-greet with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul is also included in Messi's Delhi itinerary. Access to his exclusive event comes at a staggering cost of Rs 1 crore, with several corporates willing to pay this amount to meet the football legend. 

Notably, earlier a similar event was announced where a special meet-and-greet package allowed fans to get up close with the Argentine legend and click a one-on-one picture with him. This interaction reportedly cost 10 lakh.

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Rs 1 Crore For A Handshake With Lionel Messi

Messi and his entourage will be staying at Leela Palace at Chanakyapuri. The player's team will be housed in the Presidential suites of the hotel, which costs around 3.5 lakh to 7 lakh per night. Additionally, as per reports, the staff at the hotel have been instructed strictly not to share any details of La Pulga's stay.

Allegedly, a closed-door meet and greet with Messi has been planned for corporate and VIP guests. While the cost for this private meeting is not confirmed, NDTV reported that they would need to pay Rs 1 Cr for the closed-door event. It is to be noted, many fans had already paid for the previously announced meet-and-greet costing nearly Rs. 10 lakh and have already arrived outside the hotel. 

Our on-ground correspondent reported that fans who have already paid Rs. 10 lakh have received an email notifying them that, instead of having a selfie with the star, they will now get a group photo. 

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Lionel Messi In Delhi

During his Delhi visit, Messi is scheduled to meet with the Chief Justice of India and several parliamentarians. Additionally, a few Indian sporting stars, including cricketers and Olympic and Paralympic medal winners, are also expected to greet the World Cup winner.

Following this, the former Barcelona player will visit the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where a football clinic has been set up. From there, the star player will head off to Purana Qila for a special event hosted by Adidas.

The player and his entourage will reportedly leave for the airport at 6:30 PM and will depart from India at 8:00 PM, bringing an end to his whirlwind GOAT India Tour.