A major African national team could be a potential opponent for Lionel Messi’s Argentina just before they face Spain in the Finalissima.

Football legend Lionel Messi arrives in Jamnagar to visit Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife center after concluding his GOAT India Tour in Delhi

Rodrigo De Paul is jokingly considered by fans to be Lionel Messi's bodyguard as the midfielder has always been by his side during Argentina duty.

The children, a mixed group of boys and girls, all wore the Argentina national jersey, while Messi sported a pink t-shirt.

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri experienced a fanboy moment meeting Lionel Messi in Mumbai, receiving a signed Argentina jersey. Chhetri expressed

During the felicitation ceremony, Lionel Messi gave a speech, thanking football fans in India for the 'crazy experience'.

Amid alarming pollution levels blanketing Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was greeted with chants of 'AQI', 'AQI' from a section of the crowd when she took the stage to welcome football icon Lionel Messi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

Lionel Messi's India tour faced a weather-induced delay, with his flight to Delhi postponed due to fog. Currently in Mumbai, the football icon is set to continue his engagements, including a stadium event.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul were also presented with Indian team jerseys with their names and numbers on the back. As expected Messi received the No.10 jersey, with No.9 for Suarez and No.7 for Rodrigo De Paul. Messi was also gifted a framed bat by Jay Shah.