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New Delhi: Kolkata is buzzing with excitement as football legend Lionel Messi lands in the city tomorrow. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has teased a special meeting with the Argentine icon.
Fans can't wait for the grand events, including a massive statue unveiling. Will this be the ultimate celebrity showdown? Salt Lake Stadium is set to host thousands, promising unforgettable moments on December 13. Get ready for a day full of cheers, honours, and star power.
Lionel Messi visits Kolkata on December 13 for high-profile events at Salt Lake Stadium. The city prepares a massive welcome with celebrities and dignitaries attending. Thousands of fans from across the region will flock to see the football star.
Shah Rukh Khan announced he will meet Messi. He shared on X (formerly Twitter): "This time round, not planning my Knight in Kolkata. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’." Khan added, "See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium." This excites fans of both the actor and the footballer.
Messi will inaugurate a 70-foot statue of himself near the clock tower in Sribhumi. Artist Monty Pal and a team of 30 artists built it using special fibre technology in just a few days. Organisers call it the world's largest, set to become a major landmark honouring Messi's global fame.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, and tennis star Leander Paes will join the events. Messi will also meet local team players. The stadium arrangements ensure a smooth experience for all attendees amid the huge crowds.
This visit highlights Kolkata's love for Messi and blends sports with Bollywood glamour.
