An Argentine farmer, Charly Faricelli from Ballesteros, located about 300 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, decided to thank the players of the national football team and its captain Lionel Messi with a giant face of Messi in his corn field.
After Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, he planted corn seeds in a certain order to create an image of Lionel Messi in the fields.
A month after the historic victory, the seedlings sprouted and a huge portrait (460x320 meter) of the best player of the World Cup appeared.
The face was formed with different concentrations of seeds, which produce a visual contrast, with the help of a digital cultivation platform.
On a clear day, it is perfectly visible from overflying planes, which routes pass over the cornfield.
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 4-2 on penalties, following a 3-3 draw after extra time in the final at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Messi netted twice in the final and scored in the shoot-out, bringing the total number of his goals at the 2022 championship to seven.