Football superstar Lionel Messi has wrapped up his three-day India tour in pollution-choked Delhi, after a chaotic opening in Kolkata.
On Monday, thousands of fans gathered in a Delhi stadium to get a glimpse of the Argentina and Inter Miami forward. As Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, strolled the pitch, the crowd chanted his name.
His flight to the Indian capital was delayed due to fog and poor visibility, leading to some itinerary changes.
Messi kept a packed schedule in India, attending a series of promotional events in cities like Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. He virtually unveiled a 70ft statue of himself in Kolkata, but the event faced significant backlash due to poor crowd management that led to an outbreak of violence.
Despite the tumultuous start, Messi's remaining events in Delhi and other cities were successful, with fans expressing their delight at the opportunity to see the global icon up close.
The chaos in Kolkata has resulted in the arrest of the event organiser, while Messi's final event in Delhi left fans with unforgettable memories of the much-admired player.
