Argentina World Cup mural of Maradona and Messi street art

To commemorate the World Cup here is a selection of street art featuring Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Kun Aguero from the streets of Buenos Aires. Exclusive photos by Buenos Aires Street Art.

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Maradona mural with the World Cup trophy painted a few weeks before World Cup 2014 (photo: Miguel Babjaczuk)

Stencil of Messi in Palermo

Paste up of Messi in Palermo Soho

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Stencil of a young Messi in Villa Crespo

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Artwork using newspaper featuring Argentine striker Kun Aguero for Nike ad

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Maradona Hand of God mural by Emy Mariani, Lean Frizzera and Martin Ron in Palermo

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‘Guachito Kill’ stencil mocking the official World Cup 1978 mascot ‘Gauchito’

The 1978 World Cup was held in Argentina during the military dictatorship but the mascot showed a different image to the world.

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‘Inmundo 78’ meaning ‘filthy’ relating to the 1978 World Cup held in Argentina during ‘El Proceso’

Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in the 1978 World Cup Final that was played in El Monumental Stadium just a few blocks away from the ESMA (Navy Petty Officers’ School of Mechanics) where civilians were imprisoned, tortured and killed during the dictatorship.

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