SPAIN have honoured World Cup-winning hero Andres Iniesta with a NAKED statue.
But not all is at it seems because clothes will eventually be added to the Barcelona legend.
The statue bears a remarkable likeness to Iniesta and his World Cup-winning goal… minus the clothes
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Spain’s Jules Rimet victory in South Africa.
Iniesta – who has snubbed interest from David Beckham’s Inter Miami side to stay with Japan’s Vissel Kobe – was the hero that night against Holland in Johannesburg.
The midfield maestro struck four minutes from the end of extra-time to secure Spain’s second major trophy in a row before they defended the Euros two years later.
Iniesta’s hometown of Albacete have honoured their most famous son – but with one key component missing.
The statue is a mirror image of his position as he struck the winner that night.
It’s just missing his kit.
Locals were to celebrate the unveiling of the statue on July 10 but restrictions imposed by coronavirus have forced it to be delayed until next year.
A representative for Albacete’s town hall confirmed the final version will be complete with clothes.
They said: “The image is not of the final work of the sculpture, but of a sketch in clay, before being cast in bronze.
“In the final sculpture, the athlete will appear wearing his sporting kit.”
Football and dodgy statues are synonymous.
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The original Ronaldo bust was mocked worldwideCredit: PA:Press Association
And Cristiano Ronaldo knows all about that.
One of his had a buffed crotch after being repeatedly rubbed by fans.
And then there was the infamous bust of him at Madeira Airport which had to be replaced because it was so bad.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
