Kolkata is abuzz with excitement as it gears up to welcome football titan Lionel Messi. The city’s passion for football is palpable, with people waiting to catch a glimpse of the Argentine footballer. Kolkata, known as the heartland of Indian football, showcases its love for the beautiful game, especially during major tournaments, when the city divides into fiercely loyal camps: Sky-blue Argentina supporters and canary-yellow Brazil faithful.

Lionel Andrés ‘ Leo ’ Messi last graced the city over a decade ago, leaving behind a memory that has only grown stronger in the years since.

Messi will start his three-day Greatest of All Times (GOAT) tour with Kolkata on Saturday, before visiting Hyderabad , Mumbai and Delhi .

In anticipation of a massive turnout, the Bidhannagar Police

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