Kolkata: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has arrived in India, kicking off his three-day GOAT India Tour 2025. The football icon’s arrival in Kolkata has sparked unprecedented excitement among fans, with crowds gathering overnight in freezing December temperatures just to catch a glimpse of him.
Unstoppable Fan Frenzy:
Messi landed in Kolkata at 2:26 AM on Friday night, yet fans had been queuing outside Salt Lake Stadium hours before, waving Argentine flags and chanting his name. Among them was a newlywed couple who canceled their honeymoon to witness Messi in person. The couple told ANI, “We’ve been following Messi for 10–12 years. When he last visited India in 2011, we were too young to attend. We couldn’t miss this chance.”
Thousands Brave the Cold:
Despite the biting winter chill, thousands of football enthusiasts stood in line overnight, creating a vibrant sea of excitement. Drums echoed, banners waved, and fans cheered passionately as the GOAT made his way through the VIP exit under tight security.
Argentine Spirit Lives in India:
Fans’ admiration for Messi is so intense that even Indian supporters were praying for Argentina’s success in the FIFA World Cup. One fan said, “We have loved Messi since 2007… Our hearts are with Argentina. In 2026, they will win the World Cup again.”
Tour to Continue Across India:
The GOAT India Tour 2025 will see Messi visit three more cities over the next three days, where similar celebrations and massive crowds are expected to welcome the football legend.
Messi’s visit not only highlights the growing football fever in India but also cements his global appeal, as fans go to extraordinary lengths—including skipping personal celebrations—to see their hero in action.
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