Football legend Lionel Messi is set to be immortalized on a colossal scale with the unveiling of a gigantic, 70-foot statue in Kolkata, India, on Saturday, December 13. The towering figure is being constructed by the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club near the Lake Town clock tower and is claimed by organizers to be the largest statue of the Argentine superstar in the world. The reveal will be a highlight of the opening leg of his multi-city “GOAT Tour” of India.
The monumental Lionel Messi Statue Kolkata is crafted from iron and fiberglass by artist Monti Paul and his team, who worked tirelessly over 40 days to complete the structure. The statue depicts Messi holding the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy, commemorating his 2022 triumph. However, due to security and logistical concerns, Messi will not attend the physical event but will instead inaugurate the massive tribute virtually from his team hotel.
The statue unveiling marks the kick-off of the highly anticipated GOAT Tour, which will see the Argentine icon visit four major Indian cities Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi over three days. The grand gesture underscores Kolkata’s rich football heritage and the immense, dedicated fanbase Messi commands across West Bengal and India, confirming the region as a hotbed for global football fandom.
Once unveiled, the Lionel Messi Statue Kolkata will stand as a permanent landmark, serving as a legacy piece from his historic visit. By choosing to depict him with the World Cup trophy, the enormous structure powerfully symbolizes the pinnacle of his career and his status as one of football’s all-time greats.
