Messi will visit Kolkata on December 13, with one of the events being the unveiling of a 70-foot statue of himself.
Lionel Messi's magic is set to sweep Kolkata, a city ready to welcome the Argentine superstar on December 13. Messi will receive a grand welcome at a series of star-studded events. As football fans eagerly anticipate the Argentine legend's arrival on December 13, excitement permeates the entire city of Kolkata. Accompanied by Uruguayan player Luis Suárez and Argentine star Rodrigo De Paul, Messi will embark on a whirlwind visit to Kolkata, promising an unforgettable experience for fans.
During the visit, Messi will unveil the world's largest statue of himself—a 70-foot giant statue located beside the Sribhumi Clock Tower. Crafted using special fiber technology, the statue was completed by artist Monty Pal and his 30-member team in just a few days. The unveiling ceremony is expected to be a major event, and State Minister Sujit Basu hopes the statue will be included in the Guinness World Records. Messi's schedule is packed, including sponsor events, a friendly football match between Mohun Bagan "Messi" All-Star Team and Diamond Harbour "Messi" All-Star Team, and a grand welcome ceremony at Yuva Bharati Krirangan Stadium.
The Argentine superstar is also expected to meet players from both teams and several celebrities. As a token of respect, Messi may wear traditional Bengali attire during the visit. His wife Antonela will be gifted a sari, while Messi himself will taste local specialties such as Hilsa fish, shrimp, Nolen gur rasgulla (date palm jaggery rasgulla), and sweet yogurt.
Kolkata is fully preparing to welcome Messi with a hero's reception. Fans from across the city are flocking to Yuva Bharati Krirangan Stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of the football legend. This event is destined to be unforgettable, and Messi will surely leave an indelible mark on the city and its people.
Messi's Kolkata Visit ItineraryDecember 131:00 AM: Messi's flight arrives in Kolkata9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Sponsor event10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Online unveiling ceremony of Messi's statue11:15 AM - 11:25 AM: Arrival at Yuva Bharati Krirangan Stadium11:30 AM: Shah Rukh Khan arrives at Yuva Bharati Krirangan Stadium12:00 PM: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Sourav Ganguly arrive at the stadium12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Friendly match, tribute ceremony and interaction session2:00 PM: Messi departs for Hyderabad—End
