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Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A statue, standing at 26 meters tall, has been erected in a remote town in Patagonia.
In Argentina, a massive display of admiration for soccer legend Lionel Messi has emerged. A statue, standing at 26 meters tall, has been erected in a remote town in Patagonia. This tribute is not the only one, as a mural has also been created, signed by over 1,300 fans.
The mural and statue showcase the significant devotion to Messi in Argentina. For more information on these tributes and the impact of Messi on his fans, readers can visit the KPRC 2 / Click2Houston website, which has further details on this story.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Argentina, a massive display of admiration for soccer legend Lionel Messi has emerged. A statue, standing at 26 meters tall, has been erected in a remote town in Patagonia. This tribute is not the…
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