Messi's GOAT Tour Begins in India

Lionel Messi, a famous football player, is visiting India for a special tour called the GOAT Tour.

In Kolkata, a very tall statue of Messi holding the World Cup trophy will be shown to the public.

The statue is 21 metres tall, which is as tall as a seven-story building!

Messi won't be there in person to unveil it, but he will do it through a live video.

The tour will also include visits to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, where fans can meet him and see special exhibits about his career.

Two big fans, Shib Shankar Patra and Soumindra Ghosh, will get to meet Messi in person.

Messi will also play exhibition matches, interact with young footballers, and participate in a fashion show.

Fans from all over India and even other countries are excited to see Messi and celebrate his success.

Messi also met Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and his son AbRam, creating a viral moment.

Some fans were so excited that they even postponed their honeymoon to see Messi.