Visitors walk past a statue of Argentina’s soccer star Lionel Messi seated on a throne beneath 896 hanging footballs inside the “Hola Messi” fan zone ahead of a planned welcome event in anticipation of his visit, in Kolkata, India, on Dec. 10, 2025. The installation was created by father-and-son duo Uttam Saha and Pragnan Saha, longtime Argentine football supporters, featuring replica trophies and a giant screen showcasing Messi’s career highlights. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty

10 December 2025

Messi Fans in India

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Visitors walk past a statue of Argentina’s soccer star Lionel Messi seated on a throne beneath 896 hanging footballs inside the “Hola Messi” fan zone ahead of a planned welcome event in anticipation of his visit, in Kolkata, India, on Dec. 10, 2025. The installation was created by father-and-son duo Uttam Saha and Pragnan Saha, longtime Argentine football supporters, featuring replica trophies and a giant screen showcasing Messi’s career highlights. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty

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