Following the recent political shift in West Bengal, where the state saw its first non-Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in 15 years, a viral thread on social media has humorously connected Lionel Messi's visits to Kolkata with these significant changes. The post suggests that Messi's appearances, particularly his debut in 2011 and a subsequent visit in December 2025, have an 'unreal power' to influence the state's political landscape. In 2011, Messi's visit came after the TMC had already ousted the Left Front, leading to some backlash from users who pointed out the inaccuracies in the timeline. Despite this, many fans embraced the idea of Messi as a 'kingmaker,' joking that political parties should consider inviting him as part of their pre-election strategies. This blend of humor and political commentary highlights how sports figures can inadvertently become part of political discourse.