Snapshot: Carlos Valderrama’s Hometown Statue Is Glorious, Has Super Noodles For Hair

By Chris Wright

Paging Mr M. Al Fayed. This fantastic statue of Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama outside the football stadium in his hometown of Santa Marta, Colombia is a lesson in carrying off hero worship with a dash of panache...

I can't believe this 22-foot tall bronze beauty has never invaded my consciousness before.

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