Kolkata is gripped by Football fever and game-lovers are looking forward to see the Messi magic. The world best footballer will lead Argentina in a friendly match against Venezuela for the first time in Kolkata on Friday afternoon. The tickets for the match have been sold out and more than one lakh spectators are expected to throng the ground. Football fans from all over the country are pouring into the city. AIR Correspondent reports that judging by the frenzy for the match, strict security arrangements have been made in and around the stadium. Although it is a friendly match, FIFA ranking of both teams will depend on its result, so both the sides are expected to play competitive football.