Lionel Messi will kick off his pan India tour on Saturday. The Argentina Legend will land in Kolkata early morning in what is a packed schedule. Thousands of fans have gathered at the Subhash Chandra Bose Airport overnight to welcome the Barcelona legend as he sets foot in the country after 14 years.
It's 4:15AM Saturday morning, people in the streets lined up, welcoming Messi, Suarez and De Paul as their convoy passes by.
Thank You Kolkata India. pic.twitter.com/XZPzZ4v4bS— Sheddy (@ShadrachOladele) December 13, 2025
Not a president. Not a king.
Just a footballer called Lionel Messi.
And look at that reception.— MC (@CrewsMat10) December 12, 2025
#Messi in Kolkata airport pic.twitter.com/h58eIGKDAe
— P42 (@piiku42) December 12, 2025
Messi landed in Kolkata at 1:30 AM IST along with Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. The Barcelona legend had heavy security as he made his way through the airport and into his ride to the hotel. Police were at the scene with a massive convoy tailing the Argentina legend.
With details of Messi’s schedule out, fans had gathered at the airport well before midnight to catch a glimpse of the former Barcelona ace. Many travelled from all over the country just to catch a few fleeting glimpses of him at the airport. The streets were lined up with people as Messi’s convoy passed through Kolkata, with fireworks set off at 4 in the morning to celebrate his arrival.