Delhi Police beefed up security in central parts of national capital and set up traffic restrictions as Lionel Messi sets foot in the city.

The Argentine legend is scheduled to attend an event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday between 1 pm and 4 pm

The Delhi Traffic Police issued a detailed traffic advisory for commuters in central Delhi, advising them to plan their travel carefully today as traffic movement due to "Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour - Delhi Leg".

Messi's GOAT India Tour event will take place between 1 pm and 4 pm due to which traffic movement is expected to remain slow or be affected in and around the Arun Jaitley stadium.

Lionel Messi arrived in Delhi on Monday ahead of his visit to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he will felicitate Minerva Academy’s trophy-winning teams. Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory with diversions, parking restrictions, and an appeal to use public transport due to heavy movement in the area.