A giant Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata was dismantled due to safety concerns about strong winds. The removal has sparked political debate in West Bengal amid changing leadership

70-foot Lionel Messi statue taken down in Kolkata due to 'safety concerns' after 'swaying in wind'

The Sree Bhumi Sporting Club completed the installation of a towering 70-foot iron statue in admiration of the Argentine football legend at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata.

Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue in Kolkata as part of GOAT India tour

After Kolkata, where Messi will play a short friendly match, he will head to Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Messi GOAT Tour: Argentina star to unveil 21-metre statue of himself

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70-foot Lionel Messi statue taken down in Kolkata due to 'safety concerns' after 'swaying in wind'

Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue in Kolkata as part of GOAT India tour

Messi GOAT Tour: Argentina star to unveil 21-metre statue of himself