Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Kolkata Welcomes Messi with Statue Unveiling
A really big 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi has been made in Kolkata.
It shows Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The statue was built in just 40 days and will be inaugurated virtually on December 13, 2023.
Fans are very excited and consider Messi like a god.
However, Messi can't come in person because of security concerns.
Before Messi, other famous football players like Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho have visited Kolkata.
The fans are really happy and proud of this big statue.
Messi is also coming to India in December 2025 for a big tour where he will visit four cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
He will play in special matches and meet famous people like Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly.
A 70-foot iron statue of Lionel Messi, claimed as the world's largest, has been completed in Kolkata.
The statue depicts Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy and was built in 40 days.
West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose confirmed the statue's completion and its virtual inauguration on December 13, 2023.
Fans expressed overwhelming excitement and emotional reactions to the statue and Messi's visit.
Security concerns prevent Messi from attending the inauguration in person.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Shah Rukh Khan, West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, Football Fans
- What
- Unveiling of a 70-foot iron statue of Lionel Messi and his GOAT India Tour
- When
- December 13, 2023 (statue inauguration), December 13-15, 2025 (tour)
- Where
- Lake Town, South Dum Dum, Kolkata (statue); Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata (tour)
- Why
- To honor Lionel Messi and celebrate his visit to India
Fan Enthusiasm
Security Concerns
Statue Inauguration
Fan Enthusiasm
Fans are excited about the 70-foot Messi statue and his virtual inauguration.
Security Concerns
Security concerns prevent Messi from attending in person.
- Statue Height
- 70 feet
- Statue Location
- Lake Town, South Dum Dum, Kolkata
- Completion Time
- 40 days
- Inauguration Date
- December 13, 2023
- Inauguration Method
- Virtual
- Previous Football Legends Visits
- Diego Maradona, Emiliano Martinez, Ronaldinho
- Fan Reaction
- Overwhelming excitement and emotional responses
- Tour Duration
- December 13-15, 2025
- Tour Cities
- Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi
- Expected Crowd
- 70,000+ at Salt Lake Stadium
Sources
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