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Messi Unveils 70-Foot Statue in India, Kicking Off Three-Day Tour
Messi’s short Indian tour includes inaugurating a 70-foot statue in Kolkata and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with over 72 hours planned across four cities.
- On Saturday, Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata, greeted by large, jubilant crowds at the airport and along city streets.
- The short itinerary has him visiting Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi in less than 72 hours, concluding Monday with a meeting scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Kolkata city organisers scheduled a statue inauguration for Saturday, with Messi set to participate in the ceremony for the 70-foot-tall statue marking his visit.
- Indian news agency ANI reported that authorities escorted Messi out via an airport alternative route due to overwhelming crowds, and he is accompanied by Inter Miami clubmates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul.
- Having led Inter Miami to MLS Cup glory, Messi just won Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player award again and first visited Kolkata in 2011 during his less than 72 hours in India.
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