Social networks exploded with the new monument to Messi

Lionel Messi is adored all over the planet and wherever he goes he causes a revolution that surpasses sports. In Asia there is also a special craze for the Argentine team. In this case both passions came together when a statue was inaugurated in India. The images went viral on social networks due to the details in the work that in some aspects do not resemble the 36-year-old Rosario star.

For example, they did it with a very big back, very muscular in the biceps area and a very wide waist. Users also highlighted other minor details such as the enormous size of the number ten on the front of the shirt and on the pants.

However, the work of the Indian fans who presented this work near a restaurant that also sports a giant mural of La Pulga is notable. Another sign of the love there is for the captain of the Argentine team. The phenomenon of Messi in India dates back several years and even before winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022. For example, prior to said competition there was an unusual dispute with the billboards of Leo, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. Although the Argentine was the first to have its reproduction. Then the fans of the Brazilian and Portuguese forward made their own.

Twelve years ago, Leo produced a revolution on his only visit to India, when he played a friendly match in Alejandro Sabella's debut as coach of the Argentine team, on the way to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. It was on September 2, 2011 and It was a 1-0 victory over Venezuela with a goal from Nicolás Otamendi. That match was played at the YBK synthetic turf stadium in Calcutta before 70,000 spectators.

Messi in Argentina

Meanwhile, Messi continues his vacation in Funes with his family and this Saturday he will dress up for the wedding of Antonela Rocuzzo's younger sister. Then will follow the rest for the Inter Miami footballer, who would return to the United States at the beginning of January to be able to start the preseason.