Football icon Lionel Messi is set to virtually unveil a 70-foot-tall statue of himself at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town in Kolkata, on Saturday, marking the first leg of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour India 2025.
The Argentine football legend arrived in the City of Joy early on Saturday morning to an overwhelming reception from fans. Enthusiastic supporters gathered in large numbers across key locations in Kolkata, eager to catch a glimpse of the global football icon, reflecting the immense popularity Messi enjoys in the country, particularly in West Bengal.
Demonstrating its admiration for Lionel Messi, the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club has completed the construction of a massive 70-foot iron statue at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata. The statue depicts Messi holding the FIFA

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