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Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears

Al Jazeera Tuesday 02 June 2026, 08:33 UTC 1 min read
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Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in India’s Kolkata, which organisers said is the world’s tallest footballer statue, has been removed after concerns it was swaying in the wind. Published On 2 Jun 2026

Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in India’s Kolkata, which organisers said is the world’s tallest footballer statue, has been removed after concerns it was swaying in the wind. Published On 2 Jun 2026
Messi (PERSON) India (LOCATION) Lionel Messi (PERSON) Kolkata (LOCATION)
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