Sports · 24 June 2026

Argentina unveils world's tallest Lionel Messi statue

Exam-focused facts from the 24 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Argentina inaugurated a 26-meter-tall statue of Lionel Messi in Cutral Co, Neuquén, marking the tallest tribute to the football legend worldwide.
  • The artwork was created by local artist Aldo Beroisa and took nearly a full year to complete.
  • Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or eight times and is the top scorer for La Liga, FC Barcelona, and the Argentine national team.
  • Messi secured the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2022 and two Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
  • Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only footballers to have participated in six World Cup tournaments.

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