The Argentinian soccer legend has been honored — or dishonored — with an 85-foot monument in Patagonia.

Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300…

BUENOS AIRES (AP) -- Argentina's passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup : A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town