Lionel Messi Arrives in Delhi Today; Traffic Diversions and Advisory in Place

Lionel Messi, the famous Argentine football player, is reaching Delhi on Monday. Before his arrival, Delhi Police had announced traffic diversions near Arun Jaitley Stadium.

It will be the last visit of his India tour. When visiting India’s heart capital, he also plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Traffic Advisory During Messi’s Delhi Visit: Key Points

During his visit to the city, the Delhi Police released the traffic plan on Sunday. Here are the key points to know.

• Some roads in Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and JLN Marg will be closed or diverted.
• Big vehicles such as trucks cannot travel on routes from Daryaganj to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road.
• The roads will be busy on JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road, and Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. Hence, commuters must avoid these routes.

What To Expect At The Event

During the event at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Messi will award the Minerva Academy teams who recently won three youth titles.

The police have also directed the entry and exit points of the stadium for the ticket holders.

Key Tips To Know

Commuters are not allowed to park near Arun Jaitley Stadium. Doing so will result in a hefty fine and the vehicle being towed.

To avoid getting stuck in traffic, take the metro or bus instead.

Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event Controversy: Why Fans Got Miffed

Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata sparked chaos when over 50,000 fans became outraged by a brief glimpse of the Argentine footballer at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Most of them have paid a massive amount for the tickets, ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 12,000, and even Rs 20,000 (from scalpers).

But to their disappointment, they could not see the footballer properly as he was surrounded by officials, politicians, VIPs, and security guards. The stadium’s big screens also failed to help.

Event Manager Arrested, Orders Him To 14-day Judicial Custody

After the chaotic incident in the stadium, police arrested the main event organiser, Satadru Dutta, who was trying to flee to Hyderabad.

The court issued him a 14-day police custody, holding him responsible for mismanagement. The organiser has promised refunds to the fans.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologised to Messi and demanded a probe into the incident.

When Messi left the stadium in just 22 minutes, enraged fans ripped chairs, threw water bottles, and food packets onto the field. It resulted in absolute disaster.

Messi’s Visit to Hyderabad Receives Grand Welcome at a Luxury Palace

After the chaotic Kolkata event, Messi landed in Hyderabad at around 5:40 PM. On his arrival, the state’s Chief Minister invites him to a luxury palace.

The football champion wore a green t-shirt, black pants, and sneakers. He appeared relaxed in contrast to his earlier visit. Messi then headed towards the stadium where his fans waited to see him.

At the stadium, Messi glanced at the wall photos, chatted with officials, and greeted fans behind the glass wall.

He then showcased his football skills and viewed the GOAT Cup, a small exhibition match. Messi also joined his teammates, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, at the penalty shootout.

After the match, Messi handed the trophy to the winning team. He expressed his feelings to the crowd, thanking them for the love and affection they had showered on him.

FAQs

Q: What happened at the Messi event that made fans angry?

A: During the Kolkata event, fans were angry as they could not see Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium. They could not see him properly despite buying hefty tickets. Feeling cheated, they became unruly, vandalised the stadium, ripped chairs, and threw water bottles and food on the field.

Q: What action did authorities take after the incident?

A: Police arrested the main event organiser, Satadru Dutta, who was trying to flee to Hyderabad. The court issued him a 14-day police custody, holding him responsible for mismanagement. The organiser has promised refunds to the fans. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologised to Messi and demanded a probe into the incident.

Q: Did Lionel Messi leave the event early?

A: According to ESPN news, Messi left early in 22 minutes. He was supposed to stay for an hour.

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