As Argentina's legendary footballer Lionel Messi is set to make his appearance at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, fans gathered in large number near the venue (Pic: Shadab Khan)

Many fans were seen donning Argentina's national football team's jersey to showcase their love for the 38-year-old footballer (Pic: Shadab Khan)

Some fans turned out wearing the Inter Miami and Barcelona Football Clubs' jerseys near Wankhede Stadium (Pic: Shadab Khan)

Amid his arrival as a part of the "GOAT India Tour", heavy traffic has witnessed near Marine Drive (Pic: Shadab Khan)

Earlier, Messi attended the event in Kolkata and Hyderabad. The Sree Bhumi Sporting Club at Lake Town in South Dum Dum also constructed a 70-foot iron statue of the footballer, which he unveiled virtually on Saturday (Pic: File Pic)