Football legend Lionel Messi set Kolkata ablaze on Day 1 of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour in India, unveiling a towering 70-foot statue of himself and sharing a high-profile meeting with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The Argentine great virtually unveiled the massive statue at Sreebhumi, marking a historic moment for Indian football fans and underlining […]
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Lionel Messi: Footballer gets a rousing reception in Kolkata as thousands brave cold night to welcome him at 2.26 am
The Barcelona legend’s 2.26 am touchdown in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy. Gate 4 of the international arrivals turned into a roaring sea of chants, flags and flashing phones, with fans sprinting between gates for even a fleeting glimpse of their favourite star.
