Kolkata, Dec. 12 -- Promoter and organiser of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, has said that there's a great atmosphere of joy that the legendary footballer is coming to India after 14 years.

"There's a great atmosphere of joy that Messi is coming to India after 14 years... It's also good for the fans, an opportunity to see Messi. Football's connection to India is growing again. Never before have so many sponsors come to Indian football," Satadru Dutta told reporters.

Ahead of Lionel Messi's arrival in Kolkata, fans have expressed joy at welcoming the Argentine legend.

A fan of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi said to ANI, "We have been waiting for two hours. If needed, we will wait for even four hours. We can't mis...