The Digest:
Lionel Messi will virtually unveil a towering 21-metre statue of himself in Kolkata as part of a three-day tour of India. According to reports, the tour has ignited fan frenzy and will include meetings with Bollywood stars and a possible audience with Prime Minister Modi.
Key Points :
- Lionel Messi to virtually unveil a 21-metre iron statue in Kolkata, India
- The statue depicts Messi holding the World Cup aloft
- The "GOAT Tour" will span four Indian cities over three days
- Messi will meet Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and cricketer Sourav Ganguly
- A dedicated fan zone in Kolkata features replicas of his Miami home
- Messi expressed excitement, recalling fond memories from his 2011 visit
- The tour may include a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sources: Times India
