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  Watch: Messi clicks pictures with Shah Rukh's son AbRam, virtually unveils 70-foot statue in Kolkata

  Crafted in tribute to the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, the statue depicts Messi holding the prestigious trophy

  BY Tribune Web Desk

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  Cricket

  3rd T20I: A three-match ‘audition’ starts for Gill to find his game back

  Prolonged poor form of skipper Suryakumar Yadav also comes under scanner

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  India

  Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon at 2.26 am

  Barcelona legend begins whirlwind GOAT India Tour 2025, set to visit four cities in 72 hours

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  Top Headlines

  After Paris setback & political stint, Vinesh returns to wrestling mat

  Federation welcomes move, says wrestler to follow full trial process

  BY Tribune News Service

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  Sports

  Messi set to play 7v7 football match with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy; fans gather at stadium

  Hyderabad is buzzing with excitement as football legend Lionel Messi is set to visit the city today as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. Posters featuring Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alongside the Argentine superstar have been displayed outside the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, drawing the attention of football enthusiasts and fans alike.

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  Sports

  Robin Uthappa highlights lack of role clarity in India's 51-run T20I defeat to South Africa

  India faced a 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series, with the Proteas levelling the series 1-1. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa analysed South Africa's all-round performance and critiqued India's batting approach, highlighting concerns over their dependence on excessive flexibility during a high-scoring chase.

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  "Cancelled our honeymoon plan": Fans flock to see Lionel Messi in Kolkata

  Fans in Kolkata on Saturday expressed excitement about football legend Lionel Messi's arrival in the city. Messi arrived in Kolkata early in the morning on Saturday, for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025. Fans had eagerly awaited the moment, with thousands turning up to catch a glimpse of the Argentine legend.

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  Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue at Lake Town in Kolkata

  Star footballer Lionel Messi on Saturday virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue installed at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata. The Argentine football legend is in the city as part of his GOAT Tour India 2025.

  BY ANI