Football legend Lionel Messi is all set to virtually unveil his towering 70-foot statue at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium today, December 13. The grand celebration will be attended by West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, along with Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, making it an event fans will not want to miss.
Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam Meet Lionel Messi
A video shared by PTI on X has already created a buzz online. In the clip, Shah Rukh Khan is seen meeting Lionel Messi at the venue, accompanied by his youngest son, AbRam Khan. The young star kid also posed for a photo with the football icon, a moment that quickly caught fans’ attention.
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So called Global Star SRK standing in line for Messi's Autograph 😭
And someone is even telling him to move back 😭🤣
Unreal embarrassment 😶🌫️pic.twitter.com/z691gAGEyO
— 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐔 (@IAm_Diptanu) December 13, 2025
SRK Spotted at the Airport With AbRam
Earlier on December 13, Shah Rukh Khan was seen exiting the airport with AbRam. His longtime manager, Pooja Dadlani, was also spotted with them.
For his travel look, Shah Rukh kept it stylish yet relaxed. He wore a grey hoodie paired with muted-coloured pants and a black cap, finishing the look with a backpack that added to his cool vibe. AbRam matched the casual mood in a black tracksuit, looking comfortable and stylish.
This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata…. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’.
See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 11, 2025
When Shah Rukh Khan Teased His Messi Meeting
Just a couple of days before the big event, Shah Rukh Khan had already hinted at his Kolkata visit. On December 11, he took to X to clear the air that the trip had nothing to do with his IPL team. He wrote, “This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata…. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’. See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.”
As excitement builds around the event, fans are eagerly hoping for a fun crossover moment, maybe even Shah Rukh teaching Messi his iconic arms-open pose.
Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour Begins
The GOAT India Tour is extra special as it marks Lionel Messi’s first visit to India since 2011. Back then, he played for the Argentina national team in a friendly match against Venezuela at the same Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Messi arrived in Kolkata early Saturday morning and received a warm welcome from thousands of cheering fans at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The three-day GOAT India Tour 2025 will cover four major cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, promising unforgettable moments for football lovers across the country.
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