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Giant Messi statue honors Argentina's World Cup hero

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June 23, 2026

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A giant mural near Buenos Aires and a towering statue in Patagonia highlight Lionel Messi's enduring status as a symbol of unity and pride for Argentines during the World Cup.

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Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of Lionel Messi in Patagonia - as icon refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree

Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of Lionel Messi in Patagonia - as icon refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree

The Tico Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

For much of us here in Latin America, watching Lionel Messi at a World Cup has become a familiar ritual. On Monday, the Argentine legend delivered another moment that will be remembered long after the 2026 tournament ends. Messi scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World [] The post Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

TASS

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· Jun 21, 2026

Argentina unveils world's tallest statue of Lionel Messi

The monument stands 26 meters tall and weighs 70 metric tons

UPI

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· Jun 22, 2026

Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history

Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history

teleSUR English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi Surpasses Miroslav Klose as Historic World Cup Winner and Scorer

The Argentinean captain Lionel Messi became this Monday the all-time top scorer and player with the most victories in World Cup history after scoring a decisive brace against Austria in Dallas. On June 22, the current World Champion Argentina secured qualification for the World Cup 2026 round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 in Dallas, []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Magis Messi bawa Argentina ke pusingan kalah mati

ARLINGTON: Lionel Messi sekali lagi membuktikan mengapa namanya kekal menjadi ukuran keagungan bola sepak dunia apabila dua gol jaringannya membawa Argentina menewaskan Austria 2-0 sekali gus mengesahkan tempat juara bertahan itu ke pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026. Pada usia 38 tahun dan beraksi dalam penampilan keenam di Piala Dunia, Messi terus mencuri perhatian apabila ... Read more The post Magis Messi bawa Argentina ke pusingan kalah mati appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Giant Messi statue honors Argentina's World Cup hero": Football | Mail Online — Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of Lionel Messi in Patagonia - as icon refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree. The Tico Times — Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances. TASS — Argentina unveils world's tallest statue of Lionel Messi. UPI — Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history. teleSUR English — Lionel Messi Surpasses Miroslav Klose as Historic World Cup Winner and Scorer. Utusan Malaysia — Magis Messi bawa Argentina ke pusingan kalah mati