Refik Anadol created an artificial intelligence-powered sculpture, titled A Goal in Life: Leo Messi x Refik Anadol (2025), which raised $1.87 million for global educational charities. This artwork re-imagines Messi's favorite goal scored in 2009 against Manchester United using millions of data points. The sculpture was publicly displayed in New York City's Rockefeller Center before the auction. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits including the Inter Miami CF Foundation's partnership with Unicef, aiming to improve access to education across Latin America and the Caribbean. Messi expressed pride in participating and choosing this goal to highlight its significance.
The artificial intelligence-powered sculpture, A Goal in Life: Leo Messi x Refik Anadol (2025), raised $1.87 million for global educational charities at an auction.
Messi selected his favorite goal, a header against Manchester United, to re-imagine the moment using millions of data points, marking a unique collaboration.
Proceeds from the sale will support nonprofits, including Unicef, enhancing access to education programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Messi spoke about the difficulty of choosing a favorite goal, emphasizing the strong purpose behind the project and his happiness to participate.
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