Watch: Kerala followers set up Lionel Messi’s cutout in Arabian Sea

Lionel Messi’s fan following in Kerala is just not new. The supporters took over the streets of Kerala following their World Cup last win over France.

In a yet one more try and showcase their love and respect for the sport and legendary footballer Lionel Messi, followers in Kerala have put in and positioned his life-size cutout 100 ft deep within the Arabian Sea.

@Argentina @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jgUuDp9ntM

— PP.Mohammed Faizal (@faizalpp786) December 16, 2022

Messi’s 4-meter-high cutout was put in by Lakshadweep Scuba Adventure divers. The cut-out has been positioned among the many coral reefs and rock formations across the Wall of Wonder, bordering the Arabian Ocean’s deep sea. Vlogger Mohammed Swadikh took to Twitter and posted a video of the set up course of. Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal additionally posted the video on his official Twitter account.

On Monday, Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation profession was accomplished. The Argentina celebrity lastly grew to become a World Cup champion.

Messi scored two targets after which one other in a shootout as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw Sunday to assert a 3rd World Cup title regardless of Kylian Mbappé scoring the primary hat trick in a last in 56 years.