A Brazil fan placed Lionel Messi's Argentina jersey on Philadelphia's Rocky Balboa statue, a stunt reviving a superstition among rival fans to jinx opponents. This occurs as Argentina prepares to face Austria after Messi's hat trick, while Brazil leads Group C.
The bronze Rocky Balboa statue will move inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the first time starting Saturday to mark the original film's 50th anniversary. The statue, depicting the fictional boxer's gloved hands raised in triumph, has stood outside the museum for over 20 years. The move is part of the exhibition 'Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments,' featuring over 150 art pieces and artifacts over 2,000 years old.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art opens 'Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments' exhibition this weekend, embracing the iconic bronze Rocky Balboa statue that has drawn millions of visitors to its steps. The exhibition traces 2,000 years of boxing imagery and examines how the fictional boxer became a real-world symbol of endurance. About 4 million people visit the statue annually, rivaling the Liberty Bell.
