Messi Arrives in Kolkata to Frenzied Fans; Statue Unveiling, Mamata Meet Set

• Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for a three-day GOAT tour, accompanied by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul.
• Thousands of fans swarmed NSCB Airport, creating "near hysteria" upon Messi's arrival in Kolkata.
• This marks Messi's first visit to India in 14 years, amplifying fan frenzy as a World Cup champion.
• Messi's Kolkata schedule includes a private meet-and-greet, virtually inaugurating a statue, and attending a GOAT concert.
• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Sourav Ganguly, and Shah Rukh Khan are expected to attend events during Messi's tour.

Why It Matters: Messi's return ignites massive fan frenzy, boosting India's football scene.