Lionel Messi, football’s G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time), won the hearts of Indian fans by appearing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. In the context of the T20 World Cup, this event of the Lionel Messi India Tour or GOAT India Tour 2025 was held on 15 December 2025. The stadium shook with the crazy sounds of thousands of fans, which was the highlight of the Lionel Messi Arun Jaitley Stadium event.
The exciting start of the event
Messi’s arrival at the Arun Jaitley Stadium New Delhi was accompanied by a roar of Messi Messi. Fans wearing the blue and white jerseys of Argentina crowded around the stadium. Messi took to the field to take selfies with fans, kick the ball and watch a celebrity 7-a-side match. He then felicitated the players of Minerva Academy. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, DDCA President Rohan Jaitley and coach Baichung Bhutia were present. The event lasted just 30 minutes, but its impact was immense. Jay Shah gifted Messi a T20 World Cup 2026 jersey, making the event even more special.
Messi’s Heartfelt Speech
There was no Q&A session during the speech; it was Messi’s spontaneous thank you speech. In Spanish, he said: “Gracias Delhi! Hasta pronto” (Thank you Delhi! See you soon). Detailed quote: “Really, it was a beautiful experience for us to share this time. Although intense and very short, it was amazing to receive so much love. We knew this affection existed, but to see it with our own eyes is overwhelming. What you have done is incredible, absolutely crazy. Thank you all, we will definitely be back—maybe to play a match or on another occasion.”
Messi also thanked Luis Suarez and Rogerio de Paul. This Lionel Messi Speech Arun Jaitley Stadium has gone viral, which is the best moment of the GOAT Tour India. There were no reports of questions or comments from any of the other speakers; the focus was on Messi.
GOAT India Tour Background and Impact
Lionel Messi‘s GOAT India Tour spanned Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. It concluded in Delhi, where fans turned up despite the pollution-hit capital. The tour is part of the promotion of the T20 World Cup, which is set to take Indian football to new heights. Messi’s promise of “I will be back” has given hope to the fans.
Messi’s trip to India has strengthened the bond between fans and players.How the stadium atmosphere created Messi Mania. It will be even bigger if Messi returns to India in the future. Football fans will remember this moment forever.Read more
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