Statue of Michael Jackson, Sculpture at National Football Museum, Manchester, England
The Statue of Michael Jackson is a figure made of plaster and resin standing in a museum in Manchester and measuring over seven feet tall. It shows the singer wearing a white suit with a microphone in his hand.
A businessman commissioned the figure in 2011 and placed it outside a London football club stadium before moving it to another location after three years. Following its acquisition by a museum, it remained on public display for several years until being moved to storage in 2019.
The name recalls the musician's visit to the football club when he sat as a guest in the stands during a team match. Supporters gathered at the time to see the singer, and this event remained in the memory of fans as an unusual moment for the club.
The museum removed the figure from public exhibition in 2019 and moved it to a storage building outside the city. Visitors cannot currently see it as it no longer stands in the exhibition space.
The owner claimed that removing the figure from the stadium caused the team's relegation from the first division in 2014. This statement triggered discussions among club supporters who wondered about the possible connection between the object and sporting results.
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