Messi’s GOAT statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
Summary
A large statue of football player Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India, is being removed because it is unsafe and swaying in the wind. The statue was put up last year during Messi’s visit to India but now poses a safety risk.Key Facts
- The statue of Lionel Messi is 21 metres (70 feet) tall and golden-colored.
- It was erected in Kolkata, West Bengal, during Messi’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour of India in December.
- Engineers found the statue unsafe because it is swaying in the wind.
- Workers used ropes to try to secure the statue before its removal.
- The exact date for removing the statue has not been decided yet.
- It is unclear if the statue will be placed somewhere else after removal.
- Messi is expected to play in his sixth World Cup, with Argentina starting the tournament on June 16.
- Football is India’s second most popular sport, although the country is more known for cricket and ranks 142nd in FIFA football rankings.
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