Football legend Lionel Messi is poised to virtually reveal a towering 70-foot statue of himself at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata, this Saturday. This event marks the start of his eagerly awaited GOAT Tour India 2025.
The Argentine star landed in Kolkata, known as the City of Joy, early Saturday morning (December 13) to a warm reception from fans. Enthusiastic supporters gathered across key areas in Kolkata, eager to see the global football icon, showcasing Messi’s immense popularity in India, especially in West Bengal.
In honor of Lionel Messi, the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club has constructed a gigantic 70-foot iron statue in Lake Town, South Dum Dum, Kolkata. The statue features Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy, celebrating his historic win with Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Messi will virtually unveil the statue, adding a special touch for fans.
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West Bengal Minister and Sreebhumi Sporting Club President, Sujit Bose, mentioned that the monumental structure was completed in a record 40 days.
“This is a massive statue, 70 feet high. There’s no other Messi statue this large in the world. Messi is coming to Kolkata, and he has many fans here,” he told ANI.
Importantly, this is Lionel Messi’s first trip to India since 2011. During his last visit, the legendary player participated in a friendly match at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, where Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0. His return after 14 years has sparked tremendous excitement among football enthusiasts, who are preparing a grand welcome for the global icon.
Satadru Dutta, the promoter and organizer of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, stated that Messi’s visit has sparked joy and renewed interest in football across the country.
“There’s an incredible atmosphere of happiness that Messi is coming to India after 14 years… It’s also a great opportunity for fans to see Messi. Football’s connection to India is growing stronger. Never before have we seen so many sponsors in Indian football,” Satadru Dutta shared with reporters.
