Radio Gol
·18 December 2025
Huge excitement in Sauce Viejo: crowds await Lionel Messi’s arrival

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·18 December 2025

The city of Santa Fe is under a climate of great anticipation ahead of the imminent arrival of Lionel Messi.
The Argentine star will land at the Sauce Viejo Airport on a private flight, modifying his usual logistics since the Rosario International Airport (AIR) remains closed for renovation work.
Arrival times and logistics
Although initial reports indicated that the landing would take place at 8, the latest updates confirm a delay. Messi's family plane is now expected to touch down around 10.
Once immigration and security procedures are completed at the Santa Fe terminal, the footballer will begin his transfer to the south of the province.
Highway transfer
Since he cannot land in his hometown, Messi will make the journey by land via the Santa Fe – Rosario Highway. A discreet security operation has been arranged to escort the vehicle that will take him to a private neighborhood on the outskirts of Rosario.
The reason for Messi's visit is twofold:
End-of-year celebrations: the player will spend Christmas and New Year with his family.
Family event: he will stay in the region to attend his sister's wedding, scheduled for January 3rd.
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