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Lionel Messi is set to bring the final leg of the four-city Messi India tour to New Delhi, with authorities focusing heavily on security and logistics. After drawing big crowds in Hyderabad and Mumbai, Messi is expected to land in the capital on Monday morning and complete a packed schedule before flying out that evening.

For the Delhi stop of the Messi India tour, Messi and the travelling group will stay at The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri, around 30 minutes from the airport. NDTV reported that an entire floor has been blocked for the group, including Presidential Suites costing between INR 3.5 lakh and INR 7 lakh per night.

Messi India tour security and accommodation

Hotel staff have reportedly been ordered not to reveal any details about Messi's movements or arrangements. With extra security planned around the area, officials expect the luxury property to function as an "impenetrable fortress" during the visit, reflecting the authorities' effort to avoid any repeat of earlier security problems on the Messi India tour.

The decision to tighten protocols in New Delhi follows issues during the opening leg of the Messi India tour in Kolkata. Local reports described large crowds, confusion and law-and-order lapses, with the City of Joy struggling to manage the rush. A related report highlighted concerns after an incident titled 'That's when Messi's team felt a serious threat'.

According to NDTV, organisers have lined up a closed-door 'meet and greet' during the Messi India tour, aimed at a limited set of VIP visitors and corporate guests. Access to this interaction is reportedly priced at INR 1 crore, underlining the level of interest around any chance to see Messi from close range in Delhi.

Messi India tour events in New Delhi

During the Delhi leg of the Messi India tour, Messi is scheduled to meet the Chief Justice of India along with several parliamentarians. A meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been planned earlier, but that could not take place because Narendra Modi left for Jordan on Monday morning, starting a three-nation visit that also covers Ethiopia and Oman.

From there, the Messi India tour schedule moves to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where a football clinic has been arranged. Messi will recognise Minerva Academy teams, which have secured three youth trophies. A nine-a-side match is also on the agenda, giving selected players a rare chance to share the pitch during the high-profile visit.

The Messi India tour will then shift to Purana Qila, adding a heritage backdrop to the day. At the historic site, Messi is expected to interact with several Indian sporting names, including Rohit Sharma, Paralympic javelin gold medallist Sumit Antil, boxing world champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic high jump medallist Nishad Kumar.

The Delhi leg of the Messi India tour is tightly timed. Messi is expected to wrap up official duties around 6:15 pm. Departure from India is scheduled for roughly 8:00 pm the same evening, rounding off a short but eventful visit that has already covered Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

Messi India tour coverage and other sports updates

The HT Sports Desk, which is also tracking the Messi India tour, has reporters working through the day to provide detailed coverage across sporting events. The team focuses on match reports, previews, reviews, statistical analysis, trends from social media and expert views on cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey, motorsports, wrestling, boxing, shooting and athletics.

Alongside updates from the Messi India tour, readers can follow the latest headlines from the Durand Cup Final Live, results from tennis Grand Slams, major football scores and news from international hockey tournaments and series. Messi's short stay in India adds another high-profile chapter to a busy period for sports fans tracking multiple events.