Argentine football legend Lionel Messi ’s arrival in Kolkata early on Saturday sparked scenes rarely witnessed in the city. The icon touched down as part of the GOAT India Tour 2025, and despite the pre-dawn timing, excitement was already at a fever pitch across the City of Joy.

Watch the video when Messi landed in India:

Flying in from Miami with a stopover in Dubai , the World Cup-winning captain landed at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to a massive turnout. Thousands of fans lined the airport’s perimeter, many waving Argentina flags and calling out his name, hoping for at least a fleeting glimpse of the legend.

Security around the terminal was tight, with the police forming multiple layers of protection as crowds surged forward. Visuals from the airport show Me

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