Messi's statue unveiled in Neuquén as tallest in the world

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Messi's statue unveiled in Neuquén as tallest in the world

Summary

A statue honoring Lionel Messi was unveiled in Neuquén on June 20, 2026, following his hat-trick in a recent World Cup match. The statue, created by Aldo Beroisa, measures taller than the previous tallest statue of Messi in India, standing at over 21 meters high. This unveiling reflects the immense admiration from fans and the Argentine public after Messi's remarkable performance. The statue's height is a symbolic gesture celebrating Messi's impact on soccer and his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

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Key Details

•Statue unveiled on June 20, 2026, in Neuquén, Argentina.
•Standing over 21 meters, it becomes the tallest Messi statue.
•Created by artist Aldo Beroisa.
•Symbolizes the admiration following Messi's hat-trick in the World Cup.
•Surpasses the previous tallest statue of Messi in India.

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The Lionel Messi frenzy shows no sign of stopping, and after his hat-trick in his World Cup debut, the Argentine people are responding with a powerful symbol of admiration. In Neuquén, a statue was ...
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