India experienced days of true blaugrana fervor during Leo Messi’s visit and his GOAT Tour. The presence of the Argentine icon brought together tens of thousands of Barça fans across the country, especially the numerous Barça penyes that had marked these dates on their calendars and were eagerly awaiting them. Specifically, Messi visited the cities of Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, where he filled entire stadiums with crowds chanting his name, thrilled to see their idol in person for the first time. Among those present were the supporters’ clubs FCB Mumbai, FCB Delhi, FCB Hyderabad, FCB Kolkata, FCB Pune, FCB Kolhapur, FCB Bengaluru, and FCB Nagpur, among others.
The blaugrana madness was not only felt in the stadiums during Messi’s appearances on the pitch but also in the streets of the four tour locations, which were packed with fans celebrating the Argentine player’s presence. The penyes mobilized hundreds of members and added color to the celebrations with their large banners specially designed for the occasion and their tireless chants. All of them will remember these days as a true dream come true. Once again, India showed the immense Barça passion among its people, as well as the admiration for Leo Messi for all the years of titles and spectacle he brought to the Club and its supporters.
