Messi's clip quickly triggered strong reactions online, with social media users divided over what they saw. While some found humour in the chaos, others were openly critical.

One viral post read, “Messi, aapka Delhi mein swagat hai. I heard your left leg is insured for $900 million. Lungs ka kya?” Another quipped, “Messi has 896 career goals. Tomorrow, Delhi’s AQI will beat that.

Lionel Messi receives a rousing welcome at a packed Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi during the final leg of his GOAT India Tour 2025, delighting fans and children on the pitch.

Messi is expected to reach the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at around 7:45 PM IST, where Hyderabad will host the Argentine legend for the marquee event of the day. The city is set to witness Messi in action later on Saturday evening as part of a special football exhibition and entertainment program.

A clip went viral this week showing Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta facing chants of 'AQI, AQI' from the crowd as she welcomed Messi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Now, the BJP has released another clip,

Delhis air quality plunges to 'severe' levels for the third consecutive day. CM Rekha Gupta met with 'AQI' chants at Messi's event, highlighting public anger over pollution.

Delhi has yet again fallen victim to dense smog, with several flights being cancelled and delayed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Argentina football star Lionel Messi and the new BJP president were among those whose flights were affected.

Follow updates of the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T tour of India where the 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning captain of Argentina and an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will now stop in New Delhi.