Kolkata, the pulsating heart of Bengal’s cultural cosmos, stands on the precipice of football folklore as Lionel Messi’s historic visit draws nearer, transforming the City of Joy into a cauldron of collective euphoria. On December 13, 2025, with just two days until the Argentine wizard graces the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) stadium on December 15 for an exhibition clash between Inter Miami CF and an ISL All-Stars XI, preparations have hit a crescendo of controlled chaos.