Video: Lionel Messi's Copa America kiss gets incredible mural in Buenos Aires
Argentina's historical title run to win the Copa America after 28 years didn't go unnoticed and left a huge mark in the nation's heart. Now, Lionel Messi's iconic trophy kiss will also be a part of the Argentine's capital decoration. Watch the video here.
It hasn't been that long since Lionel Scaloni's Argentinawas able to put an end to a 28-year drought and win the Copa America. Images from July 10 are still pretty vivid in the minds and souls of the population.
Now, that iconic memory ofLionel Messi kissing the trophy right in the middle of Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will also be a part of Argentina's capital Buenos Aires for a very, very long time.
To commemorate Argentina's historical win over Brazil, renowned artist Maximiliano Bagnasco painted a stunning mural of Messi kissing the trophy, with no other than Diego Armando Maradona rooting for him from the sky. The two greatest icons in Argentine soccer history celebrate together in a top-notch paint job.
Video: Messi Gets An Incredible Mural In Buenos Aires
The huge work, located in Buenos Aires' iconic "Caballito" neighborhood, can be seen just a couple of feet away from the Primera Junta subway station, more specifically over Rojas street, one of the most populated areas of the South American capital.
Bagnasco spent over four days spray-painting this 19x14 feet masterpiece and the pictures speak for themselves. It doesn't get any better than that.
Ernesto Cova is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and international soccer. Since the inception of Bolavip US in 2020, he has been a leading content creator and took on additional responsibilities as a sub-editor in 2023. Ernesto specializes in daily sports news, producing 100% original content that includes potential trade rumors, player and team rankings, and more. He holds a BA in Psychology from Universidad Central de Venezuela and has completed postgraduate studies in Sports Psychology at APDA (Argentina). His previous work includes contributions to Fadeaway World and The Cold Wire, with a primary focus on the NBA.