Homage to Messi, 69-metre high mural appears in his hometown Rosario

Updated : Dec 16, 2021 15:00
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AP

The Argentine city of Rosario paid homage to its star soccer player with a giant portrait. A 69-meter tall mural dedicated to Lionel Messi was inaugurated in his hometown.

The graffiti "From Other Galaxy, From My City", was designed and painted by local artists. The painting depicts Messi as captain of the national squad, wearing jersey number 10, touching his chest with the hand and a bright sun lighting him.

A group of primary school children were invited to attend the inauguration ceremony, organized by Rosario authorities. The piece is a part of a wider project called Common Messi which aims to spread the image of the Rosario born soccer superstar all over the city buildings.

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