Football | A huge statue of Lionel Messi unveiled, the trophy placed between his legs causes surprise

A colossal new statue honoring football legend Lionel Messi has been revealed in Cutral Có, Argentina. Standing an impressive 26 meters tall, the monument captures the Argentinian star in a kneeling pose, with his right arm raised in a celebratory gesture.

While the sheer size of the statue has garnered attention, a specific detail has become the main topic of discussion online: the placement of the 2022 World Cup trophy. The trophy has been positioned between Messi's legs, a detail that, from certain angles, particularly from behind, appears somewhat awkward and has sparked widespread commentary on social media.

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The 2022 World Cup trophy has been placed between Messi's legs. From certain angles, especially when viewed from behind, the arrangement looks a bit confusing based on images circulating on social media.

Users on the messaging platform X have expressed a mix of amusement, jokes, and questions regarding the final composition of the statue. Some have even suggested the placement could be seen as disrespectful. The statue was created by 61-year-old sculptor Aldo Beroisa.

Local authorities and the sculptor consider the monument to be the largest dedicated to Messi. Located in the Patagonian province of Neuquén, the giant monument was unveiled on June 16. Constructed from 70 tons of steel and iron, its immense scale is a testament to Messi's global impact.

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The solution has prompted a lot of bewilderment, jokes, and questions on the messaging service X about who approved the final composition. Some users have even considered the statue disrespectful.