Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona's and Pelé's at CONMEBOL museum

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pelé at the South American federation's museum.

Messi statue to be placed next to Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Life-size statue of Messi unveiled at headquarters of South American Football Confederation - Anadolu Agency

Messi statue to stand with Maradona, Pele's at CONMEBOL museum

Lionel Messi’s statue will stand alongside Diego Maradona's and Brazil's great Pele at the South American federation’s museum.

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor

Lionel Messi's statue to be along side legendary duo Pele and Diego Maradona in CONMEBOL museum

The South American Football Confederation (abbreviated as CONMEBOL) recently honoured Argentina captain Lionel Messi with his statue along with a baton of leadership and command of football. The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph in Qatar last December, will see his statue placed alongside legendary duo Pele and Diego Maradona in the CONMEBOL museum.

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