Messi's Delhi itinerary: Meetings with PM Modi, CJI, Army chief
Lionel Messi just wrapped up his GOAT India Tour with a packed day in Delhi—meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice Surya Kant, and Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
His tour also included stops in Kolkata and Mumbai.
High-profile meetings and stadium moments
Messi's Delhi visit kicked off with a hotel meet-and-greet before private talks with PM Modi.
Later, at MP Praful Patel's home, he connected with top leaders and diplomats.
At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Messi was greeted by music and fans, ran a football clinic for 22 children, and swapped signed jerseys with Indian cricketers—a sweet moment for everyone on the field.
Why this matters
For young fans especially, seeing Messi engage with Indian leaders and inspire local kids is huge.
It's not every day you see a global sports icon mixing high-level diplomacy with grassroots football fun—all in one whirlwind trip.