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Kolkata’s 70-foot “Messi” statue goes viral ahead of unveiling: what’s happening and when

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: December 13, 2025 03:12

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A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata sparked laughter online as fans questioned its likeness, even as the city preps for a grand unveiling on December 13. The fibreglass structure, billed as the world’s largest Messi statue, coincides with his India visit and has already drawn massive attention and debate.

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