Lionel Messi received a roaring welcome as he entered the stadium. Kolkata fans went wild, cheering loudly as Messi waved to the crowd.
New Delhi: The GOAT Tour of India, starring Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrygo de Paul, has kicked off in Kolkata. After Kolkata, Messi will continue his tour to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, concluding on December 15.
Argentina legend Lionel Messi received a roaring welcome as he entered the stadium. Kolkata fans went wild, cheering loudly as Messi waved to the crowd, sending the entire arena into a frenzy of excitement.
Messi, who arrived in Kolkata at 2:26 am, began his day by virtually unveiling his 70-foot-tall statue in the city. He reached Salt Lake Stadium around 11:30 am, where he was immediately surrounded by political leaders, former foo

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