Lionel Messi immortalised again! Inter Miami star depicted in stunning new mural in Buenos Aires to celebrate one-year anniversary of Argentina’s World Cup triumph

Lionel Messi has been immortalised once again, with a stunning mural unveiled in Buenos Aires to celebrate Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Some 12 months have passed since the Albiceleste claimed a global title in Qatar, with talismanic captain Messi helping to inspire that success in the Middle East. He has since gone on to land an eighth Ballon d’Or, with the Inter Miami superstar still being recognised as the best player on the planet.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
He is the GOAT for many back in his homeland, with Diego Maradona also in that conversation, and nods towards Messi’s achievements continue to spring up across the South American nation. The latest sees Messi’s faces splashed across the side of a high-rise building in Argentina’s capital.
DID YOU KNOW?
Messi landed the Golden Ball at the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first player in history to win that award on two occasions. He may decide to go in search of a hat-trick, but no decision has been made as yet on his involvement at the 2026 finals – which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
Messi is now playing his club football in America, with his focus set to shift back to domestic matters after taking in a winter break. He has meetings with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and first club Newell’s Old Boys to come before the 2024 MLS season gets underway.

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