Kolkata, Dec. 13 -- Star footballer Lionel Messi, along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (The Salt Lake Stadium) on Saturday, where they greeted fans who were present at the stadium in thousands.

An exhibition match between Diamond Harbour and Mohun Bagan was played in Messi's honour at the Salt Lake Stadium.

After the match, the Argentine legend interacted with players from both teams. While some players got their jerseys signed by Messi, others clicked selfies with the football icon, creating memorable moments for participants and supporters alike.

Earlier in the day, Messi virtually unveiled and inaugurated a 70-foot statue built in his honour at Lake Town in Kolkata. The Sree B...