Kolkata gears up to welcome Lionel Messi for his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025: See pics
Football legend Lionel Messi is all set to visit Kolkata on December 13. See how the city readies itself for
Football legend Lionel Messi is all set to visit Kolkata on December 13. See how the city readies itself for his arrival.
Published on Dec 12, 2025 06:29 pm IST 8 Photos
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Football icon Lionel Messi is all set to arrive in Kolkata on December 13 as a part of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025. The City of Joy is gearing up to welcome the legend, which is a dream come true for many football fans. Shops are selling the iconic number 10 jersey. (PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav)
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The city is welcoming him with a 70-foot statue, capturing one of the iconic moments when he lifted the World Cup trophy in 2022. It is currently partially covered and will be unveiled soon. (PTI)
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Vendors across the city are selling merchandise, such as colourful shirts featuring his image and jersey number. (PTI)
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Other than shirts, scarves are also being sold for enthusiastic fans awaiting his arrival. (PTI)
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