KKR, LSG Owners meet Lionel Messi in Kolkata

Originally posted on Crictoday | By V.M.Suriya Narayanan | Last updated Dec 13, 2025 5:32 AM ET

Football legend Lionel Messi unveiled a towering 70-foot statue at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata, on Saturday as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. The event drew huge crowds and was attended by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez.

Adding to the excitement,Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka also met Messi during the Argentine star’s first visit to India in 14 years, creating a memorable moment for fans.

SHAH RUKH KHAN MEETS MESSI – VIDEO OF THE DAY. ❤️

– King of Indian Cinema & GOAT of Football. [PTI] pic.twitter.com/tQ3dCeGSOh
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 13, 2025

The massive iron statue, depicting Messi lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy, has been installed at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, South Dum Dum, as a tribute to the football icon. Shah Rukh Khan attended the ceremony with his youngest son AbRam, posing for photos with Messi. Khan wore a grey hoodie, muted-toned pants, and a black cap, while AbRam sported a black tracksuit.

Greatness, up close and personal. #LionelMessi #GOATTourIndia pic.twitter.com/BMcxyc8Cbg
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) December 13, 2025

Sujit Bose, West Bengal Minister and President of Sree Bhumi Sporting Club, said,“Messi and his team are pleased with the statue set up in Lake Town.”

This article first appeared on Crictoday and was syndicated with permission.

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