Indian youth and football lovers are desperate to meet football legend and Argentine captain Lionel Messi. When the news came out about Messi’s arrival in Delhi, thousands of fans gathered at major places in the city.
As soon as information about Messi’s arrival came on social media and media channels, young football lovers started reaching the spot hours in advance to see him. Due to this, a huge crowd gathered on the roadside and major intersections in the capital. Police and security agencies have deployed forces at every nook and corner to handle the situation.
Security agencies said that strict layers of security have been laid at Messi’s event venue and the airport. Civil and traffic police, special security forces and private security personnel have been deployed for crowd management and safety of fans. Despite this, young fans are constantly trying to get a glimpse of Messi and get photographed with him.
Eyewitnesses say that the enthusiasm of football lovers is palpable. Some fans have prepared to welcome Messi with posters, flags and team jerseys. At the same time, there is a huge demand for Messi’s pictures and videos on social media platforms too.
Experts believe that the arrival of a global superstar like Messi is inspiring and encouraging for Indian football and sports lovers. This incident inspires young players that with hard work and dedication any player can get recognition at the global level.
Security officials said additional security forces, barricades and emergency services have been kept ready to deal with any unexpected situation during Messi’s visit. Along with this, drones and CCTV surveillance are also being used to control the crowd and prevent any untoward incident.
Maintaining the coordination between the enthusiasm of the fans and the security arrangements is a big challenge for the administration. Delhi Police has appealed to the people to maintain discipline in the crowd, maintain social distancing and use only official entry points.
During the arrival of Messi, jams and traffic pressure have also increased in various parts of the city. At the same time, the huge crowd of young fans showed that the craze of football is growing rapidly in India.
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