Giant Argentina jersey adorns Mirpur as Messi fever grips fans

Football fever has swept through the capital, with a giant Argentina jersey drawing crowds in Mirpur's Ibrahimpur area during the FIFA World Cup.

Measuring 40 feet by 30 feet, the blue-and-white jersey was erected by local Argentina supporters and has quickly become a popular attraction for football fans, reports UNB.

Alif, one of the organisers, said the initiative aimed to express their passion for their favourite team and celebrate the spirit of the World Cup.

The oversized jersey has generated considerable buzz on social media, with many visitors stopping by to take photographs and share their experiences online.


The display has added a festive atmosphere to the neighbourhood and emerged as a symbol of the excitement surrounding Argentina among Bangladeshi football fans.

Meanwhile, Argentina star Lionel Messi scored the first World Cup hat trick of his career and moved level with Miroslav Klose atop the tournament's all-time scoring chart as defending champion Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in its opening Group J match on Tuesday night.

Messi struck his first goal within minutes of kickoff after being set up by his Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul. He added a second goal early in the second half before completing his hat trick shortly before being substituted, receiving a standing ovation from a crowd dominated by Argentina supporters.

The goals came exactly 20 years after Messi made his World Cup debut against Serbia and Montenegro, a match in which he also scored. His tally now stands at 16 World Cup goals, matching the career record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.