Kerala college sets up a giant portrait of football legends, made entirely of scrap
Students at Nirmala College in Kerala, India, created a 1,000-square-foot portrait of football legends Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar using recycled metal bottle caps. The project serves as a tribute to the players during the 2026 World Cup and promotes environmental sustainability.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the intersection of global sports culture and grassroots environmental activism through creative upcycling.
When the FIFA World Cup kicked off at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 12, thousands of miles away at Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district a giant portrait was unveiled as a tribute to stalwarts Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Junior, who are probably playing their final World Cup.
The article is a human-interest piece focusing on community art and sustainability efforts.
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