Lionel Messi's 70-foot statue in Kolkata has been revealed ahead of the inauguration day on December 13. The Argentina World Cup-winning captain will reach India tomorrow at midnight and will engage in several activities before leaving for Hyderabad on the same day.

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Lionel Messi will land in India on December 13 for a three-day tour visiting four cities. Messi's first stop will be Kolkata, followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

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Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India as he will land in Kolkata in the wee hours of Saturday, December 13. A meet and greet event with the legendary footballer is also scheduled on Saturday around 9:30 AM.

The GOAT India Tour 2025 is scheduled from December 13 to 15, 2025, and will span the breadth of the country, from the east to the south, west, and north, allowing fans from every region to catch a glimpse of the Argentine superstar in person.