Overview
- Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata on December 13 aboard his Gulfstream V to begin the GOAT India Tour, drawing large crowds at the airport.
- Coverage consolidates that he purchased the 2004-built aircraft in 2018 with an estimated value of roughly $15 million, as cited by Marca and Indian outlets.
- Reported comforts include reclining seats that convert to beds, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms designed for long-haul travel.
- Personalization highlighted by outlets includes the number 10 on the tail and the names of Antonela, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro on the boarding steps.
- The ultra-long-range jet is cited as capable of flying up to about 51,000 feet for nonstop intercontinental routes, with Messi previously owning an Embraer Legacy 650.