Messi, a 7-time Ballon d'Or winner, is the 1st superstar in world football today. For Rosario argentina, stepping out of a superman like Messi is undoubtedly the glory of the city. On December 14, Argentina's Tyc and other media reported that in Rosario, a 69-meter-high Messi mural was unveiled, which was extremely spectacular!
Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, was born in the Argentine city of Rosario. Because of Messi, Rosario's name is known to more people and has become one of the holy places in the hearts of football fans. Similarly, Rosario is proud and proud of Messi.
Messi's huge mural
Recently, on the façade of a building called the "San Jorge Building" in Rosario, a mural by Messi was unveiled. On the north side of the 69-meter-high building's façade, there is a portrait of Messi: dressed in an Argentine No. 10 trench coat, with his hands on his chest and his eyes staring ahead, which should be the scene of singing the national anthem before the game.
The mural, by Argentine artists Zuriaga and Urteaga, is titled "From Another Planet, from Our City." It's a compliment to Messi: Messi was born in Rosario, but his skills are like aliens.
In Argentina, Messi's murals can be seen everywhere
Back in July this year, Rosario also had a mural of Messi, which pays tribute to Messi leading Argentina to win the Copa America. In Rosario, Messi's murals can be seen everywhere, and the people of his hometown are full of respect for Messi. This time, what is the symbolic significance of Messi's huge 69-meter mural? The two artists said: "In recognition of Messi's sporting achievements, blessings for Messi's 2022 World Cup." ”
Messi is a superstar of good skills and character, and the two artists concluded: "We also want to convey Messi's values – Messi always says that he wants people to remember him as a good person, which is more important than 'the greatest player in the world'." ”
As Messi's wife, Antonella is probably one of the happiest women in the world. On social platforms, Antonella posted photos of Messi's murals, and The World Sports newspaper said that Antonella would be extremely proud to pay tribute to her husband. Messi and Antonella, both of whom are Rosario people, met at the age of 9, were young and married in Rosario.