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GOAT India Tour: Jay Shah gifts T20 World Cup tickets, a signed jersey, and a bat to Messi

IANS | December 15, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) 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. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also attended the event along with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley. Messi was also gifted with a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez.

'It felt chaotic and left me quietly uneasy': Abhinav Bindra on how Messi's GOAT India tour unfolded

IANS | December 15, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra was left "uneasy" at the manner in which Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour was handled. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here. He straightaway proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he will have a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people.

Messi mania grips Delhi as thousands flock to Arun Jaitley Stadium

IANS | December 15, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) A wave of excitement swept through the national capital on Monday as fans turned up in large numbers to witness football legend Lionel Messi at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. From early morning, long queues formed outside the venue, with supporters of all ages eager to catch a glimpse of the Argentine superstar, turning the area around the stadium into a sea of blue and white jerseys.

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