At last that moment has come, the football magician landed on the streets of Kolkata, eyelashes were spread to welcome Messi:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today will be written in golden letters in the pages of India’s sports history. If you are a football fan, then fasten your seat belts, because the man we used to see magically dribbling on the TV screen is today standing in our own country, on our own soil.

Yes, the Argentinian superstar and one of the greatest footballers in the world, Lionel Messi Have reached Kolkata!

It may be a little difficult to believe this news, but it is true. ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’ Messi has come to ‘City of Joy’ i.e. Kolkata to launch the tournament. And as expected, the news of his arrival has sent shockwaves through the entire city.

‘Madness’ like atmosphere at the airport

As soon as Messi’s flight landed at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, the view outside was worth seeing. Thousands of fans were standing since morning to get a glimpse of their ‘hero’. Kolkata, painted in blue and white jersey (Argentina jersey), seems as if it has become Buenos Aires today.

The entire airport echoed with slogans of “Messi…Messi…”. It seemed as if the entire city had stopped, just for one person. This craze shows that India may be a cricket playing country, but here the heart beats equally strongly for football.

Why only Kolkata?

Perhaps you might be wondering why Messi did not go to Mumbai or Delhi? So let us tell you that Kolkata’s love for Argentina and football is well known. This city had also given birth to greats like Pele and Maradona. The whole world saw the celebration on the streets of Kolkata during the 2022 World Cup. Perhaps it is this love that brought Messi here.

What is ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’?

This tour is not just a visit, it is an emotion. According to reports, Messi may play some exhibition matches during this tour, meet young footballers and perhaps even demonstrate his magic skills live. This tour can prove to be a ‘booster dose’ for the future of football in India.

Imagine, those children who used to see Messi in posters, will see him in front of them today. This inspiration will be useful for many generations to come.

What will happen next?

This is just the beginning. There is going to be a festive atmosphere in Kolkata in the coming few days. Everyone’s eyes are on where Messi will go, what he will eat (maybe Kolkata’s Rasgulla?), and what wonders he will do on the field.

If you are not in Kolkata, then do not regret, because every small and big development of this tour is going to come like a flood on social media. This is not just the arrival of one player, it signals a new era of football in India.

So be prepared, because Messi Mania Now officially launched in India!