We’re afraid to show you the NSFW statue of Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi just got a new 85-foot statue. While it is not the only structure built in honor of the Argentine soccer legend, it is for sure the most talked-about. Unveiled in the small town of Cutral Có, Argentina, in the Patagonia region, the player’s latest statue arrives at the same time Messi returns to the international stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—as well as his 39th birthday on June 24. NEW: Argentina unveils an 85-foot tall Lionel Messi statue. pic.twitter.com/Uq9WTC8qfg— Polymarket (@Polymarket) June 25, 2026 Despite being among the largest sculptures in his honor—weighing ar...