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Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears

Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears

Summary

A 21-meter tall statue of footballer Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India, was taken down because it was moving in the wind. Organizers said it was the tallest statue of a football player in the world but removed it due to safety worries.

Key Facts

  • The statue was 21 meters (about 69 feet) tall.
  • It showed football star Lionel Messi.
  • The statue was located in Kolkata, India.
  • Organizers claimed it was the world's tallest statue of a football player.
  • It was removed because it was swaying in the wind, raising safety concerns.
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