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Fans Applaud DDCA, Delhi Police For Smooth Messi Visit At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: History was witnessed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentina football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and admiration from fans in Delhi. Thousands gathered to see the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning widespread praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and Delhi Police.
Fans were delighted with the seamless arrangements and unobstructed views, with no VIP or political hijacking of the occasion. “This was truly for fans. Everything was well managed and peaceful,” said a college student. Another supporter added, “Hats off to DDCA and Delhi Police for such disciplined crowd control.”
At the fag end of the event, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley, ICC chairman Jay Shah, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Messi. Jay Shah presented Messi with tickets for the India vs USA Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while the football legend, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez, was gifted a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey.
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