In pictures: Fan frenzy at Lake Town as 70-foot Lionel Messi statue unveiled

The statue commissioned by Shreebhumi Sporting Club is touted to be the largest statue of the footballer in the world

Debrup Chaudhuri

Published 13.12.25, 11:22 AM

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The 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy

Photos: Soumyajit Dey

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Messi, who was at Hyatt Regency, unveiled the statue virtually in the presence Shah Rukh Khan

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Fans kitted up in Messi 10 jerseys gathered in the early hours of the morning waiting for the historic reveal

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A young fan on his father’s shoulder looks on as people make their best attempt at getting pictures

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Argentina and India flags flying high in the area, creating a stadium like atmosphere on the roads of Lake Town

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The 70-foot-tall statue of the G.O.A.T will now become a landmark for visitors as they cross through Lake Town

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