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A 26-metre statue of Lionel Messi has been unveiled in Argentina, becoming the tallest monument ever dedicated to the World Cup-winning captain. The structure depicts Messi lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy and is expected to become a major tourist attraction in Neuquén.

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00:01Lionel Messi has added another record to his name, although this time it has nothing to do with goals, trophies
00:07or appearances on the pitch.
00:09A massive new statue honoring the Argentina captain has been unveiled in Nugent.
00:1310, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, officially inaugurated the monument of Lionel Messi!
00:29Standing 26 meters tall, the monument surpasses the previous largest Messi statue in India and is now the tallest tribute
00:36ever dedicated to the football icon.
00:38Created by local artist Aldo Baroasa, the structure shows Messi lifting the World Cup trophy while wearing Argentina's national team
00:46jersey.
00:47Weighing approximately 70 tons, the monument is expected to become a major attraction for football fans visiting the region.
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