Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi will unveil his statue in India.
The 38-year-old is on a three-day visit to India. A series of events will be held in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul will join him.
Messi will unveil his statue in Kolkata, which is more than 20 meters high. Fans will also be able to visit the Argentine's fan zone, where a life-size statue of the player is installed, seated on a throne. The room is decorated with replicas of his trophies.
#WATCH | West Bengal: A 70-ft tall statue of football legend, Lionel Messi has been built by Sree Bhumi Sporting Club at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata. The Argentine footballer is set to arrive in Kolkata on December 13, during his G.O.A.T India Tour, to inaugurate the… pic.twitter.com/qcydyYtHbU
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