Colourful confetti showered down on Lionel Messi as he ended his whirlwind four-city tour of India with a cameo at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, where a near-capacity crowd shouted themselves hoarse during his half-hour appearance.

During the felicitation ceremony, Lionel Messi gave a speech, thanking football fans in India for the 'crazy experience'.

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi was presented with India vs USA Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah on the last leg of the GOAT India Tour, here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Football icon Lionel Messi's second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, as the World Cup winner kicked balls into the crowd and met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Lionel Messi arrived in Jamnagar under tight security and is set to visit Vantara, where Anant Ambani will host the football star.

Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for Messi's GOAT India Tour at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 15 December, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Traffic slowdowns and diversions are expected, and commuters are advised to plan ahead.