PM Narendra Modi (L) was set to meet Lionel Messi today.(FILE)
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News1815-12-2025, 15:57

Messi-Modi Meeting Canceled Due to PM's Foreign Trip

  • Messi's meeting with PM Narendra Modi was canceled due to the PM's four-day foreign visit to Oman, Ethiopia, and Jordan.
  • The cancellation of the planned 21-minute meeting was confirmed on Monday morning, coinciding with Messi's flight delay to Delhi.
  • Messi's revised Delhi schedule includes meetings with Home Minister Amit Shah, CDS General Anil Chauhan, and CJI Surya Kant.
  • His Delhi itinerary also features an event at Arun Jaitley Stadium with Virat Kohli, an Adidas event, and a meeting with Indian sporting champions.
  • Messi's India tour saw initial chaos in Kolkata, followed by warm receptions in Hyderabad and Mumbai with icons like Sachin Tendulkar.

Why It Matters: PM's foreign travel highlights India's diplomatic priorities.

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