Kolkata is abuzz with excitement as football fans eagerly await the arrival of the Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi, on December 13. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to make his way to Kolkata, accompanied by Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez and Argentine star Rodrigo de Paul, for a whirlwind visit that promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans .

As part of his visit, Messi will inaugurate the world's largest statue of himself, a towering 70-foot behemoth located adjacent to the clock tower in Sribhumi. The statue, crafted using special fibre technology, has been built by artist Monty Pal and his team of 30 artists in just a few days.

The statue's inauguration is expected to be a major event, with State Minister Sujit Basu hoping to secure a place in the Guinness B

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