Lionel Messi is set to travel to Kolkata, India, on December 13 to unveil a massive 70-foot statue built in his honour at Lake Town. The unveiling will be part of the star’s upcoming “GOAT India Tour”, a series of special events he has planned in the country this month.
The visit marks a historic moment for Indian football fans, many of whom regard Messi’s presence and recognition in the country as a significant milestone. The towering statue is expected to draw huge crowds and cement Kolkata’s reputation as one of India’s biggest football-loving cities.