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Messi back in Kolkata after 14 years for a whirlwind India tour without taking the field

The World Cup-winning captain arrives for a brief multi-city visit featuring exhibitions celebrity appearances and fan events even as Indian football faces uncertainty over league timelines and team setbacks

Youngsters rehearse for the Lionel Messi Show at Salt Lake Stadium on Friday. Messi will hold court at the stadium on Saturday morning.

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