The legend of football icon Lionel Messi and his impact on world sports is set to be further immortalised following the erection of a 70-ft statue dedicated to his honour in India

According to reports, the World Cup winner is set to travel to the Asian country to be part of the official unveiling in short order.

It’s the latest tribute honour for the Argentina Football captain, following news that his former Spanish Giants are making arrangements to have a dedicated statue at the iconic Camp Nou venue in Catalonia to honour the club’s greatest ever player.

The news caps off a solid week for the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner after leading his current club Inter Miami FC to their first-ever MLS Cup title to capture a record 48th trophy, the most by any football player.