Thousands braved the December chill and stayed up well past midnight to give Argentine football icon Lionel Messi a thunderous welcome as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025. The Barcelona legend touched down at 2.26 am on Saturday, triggering scenes of frenzy across the city. Gate 4 of the international arrivals transformed into a sea of chants, flags and flashing phone cameras, with fans dashing between gates in the hope of catching even a fleeting glimpse of their hero. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Children sat atop shoulders, drums beat loudly, and chants rang out as Messi was swiftly escorted through the VIP gate amid heavy security. A tightly guarded convoy then ferried him to his hotel, w

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