Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon

Football legend Lionel Messi has arrived in Kolkata for his GOAT India Tour 2025. Thousands braved the cold to welcome the superstar. Messi will visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi over three days. He is scheduled to meet chief ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The tour includes fan events, exhibition matches, and a special masterclass for children.