Sukumar Mahato: TMC MLA's "dream come true" as Messi arrives in Kolkata

• TMC MLA Sukumar Mahato expressed excitement to see Lionel Messi in Kolkata, calling it a "dream come true."
• Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, drawing large crowds of fans.
• Mahato, a Mohun Bagan fan, admires Messi as a "football superhero" and his idol.
• Messi is scheduled to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and former cricketer Sourav Ganguly at Salt Lake Stadium.
• This marks Messi's first visit to India since 2011, when he played a friendly match in Kolkata.

Why It Matters: Messi's return to Kolkata ignites widespread fan excitement and political interest.