Football legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled a towering 70-foot statue at Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata as part of his G.O.A.T. Tour India 2025, sparking massive celebrations and fan frenzy across the City of Joy. (Pics/ PTI and AFP)
Updated On: 2025-12-13 12:41 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Lionel Messi connects virtually with fans present near his statue at Lake Town’s Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata
Messi mania grips Kolkata as the football legend unveils a massive 70-foot statue in Lake Town during his G.O.A.T. Tour India 2025
The Sree Bhumi Sporting Club had completed the installation of a towering 70-foot iron statue in admiration of the Argentine football legend at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata, a few days back and were waiting for the football legend to unveil it
The statue portrays Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy, symbolising his historic World Cup triumph, and has drawn significant attention from football fans across the city and beyond
Lionel Messi's arrival in the City of Joy early on Saturday morning triggered widespread excitement among football enthusiasts. Thousands of fans gathered at various locations, hoping to catch a glimpse of the global football superstar
The atmosphere across parts of Kolkata reflected the deep-rooted passion for football in the state and the immense popularity Messi enjoys among Indian fans
Notably, this marks Lionel Messi's first visit to India since 2011. During his previous visit, the legendary footballer played a friendly match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, where Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0
Messi's return to India after 14 years has generated immense excitement among football fans, who have been preparing for a grand celebration to welcome the global icon
