FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi will feature in his FIFA World Cup swansong in Qatar. The Argentine talisman will wear a special Adidas X Speedportal Messi 2022 World Cup boots which has been designed to pay homage to his motherland. He first featured in the boots during the FIFA World Cup warm-up match against the UAE. Follow FIFA World Cup LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN & FIFA WC LIVE Streaming with Jio Cinemas
The special boots which is based on golden colour have blue, black, and white lines painted on the side as an homage to the Argentinian national flag. The Messi 2022 World Cup Speedportal cleats have a similar shape and idea to the Adidas Messi 2021 Copa America trademark footwear.
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Adidas X 2022 ‘Messi 2022 World Cup Speedportal’ – Features
- Speed-boosting football boots: Made for ultimate speed through ultimate stability and lockdown
- Anti-slip silicone heel print: Helps enhance lockdown and prevent slippage in heel.
- Carbon Fiber Speedframe: Ultra-lightweight construct with revolutionary carbon fiber insert in the forefoot allows for more efficient power transmission when accelerating and sprinting, providing a real performance benefit
- Engineered Agility Cage: Maximum support during explosive movements and radical change of direction through laser cut
- Two extra forefoot studs to maximize straight-line acceleration
- TPU cage purposefully re-enforcing the upper material from the inside
- Engineered Primeknit collar: provides a firm, supportive yet comfortable fit.
- Firm ground outsole: outsole and stud configuration are optimized for use on firm ground (dry natural grass)
- High Speed Stability System: Maximum support to reach the fastest speeds
- High-Speed Stability System: A carbon heel lock and molded stability fins work together to minimize movement and maximize comfort within the heel at high speeds.
- High Speed Stability System: A midfoot support cage is designed to maximize lockdown, reducing energy loss during fast cuts or changes in direction
- High Speed Stability System: Highly resilient laced Primeknit collar provides a firm, supportive but comfortable fit
- Price: around 300 USD (EUR 300, GBP 250)
- Colorway: Gold/White/Black/Blue
The form of the boots is comparable to his legendary Adidas F50s from a few years ago, which the Argentinian has made his hallmark. The gold boots are inspired by the colour of the World Cup trophy, which Messi and Argentina will undoubtedly be vying for. They will be available for purchase as a limited edition in November.
Incidentally, Messi got off the mark with the special boots at the warm-up match. He netted a goal in the 44th minute and also provided an assist. Argentina thrashed UAE 5-0 in their final dress rehearsal ahead of the World Cup.
Argentina enters the World Cup after a 35-game undefeated streak and a Copa America title last summer. Messi won his first Copa America victory after losing in the finals in 2007, 2015, and 2016. It was also his first international prize, and the seven-time Ballon D’or winner will undoubtedly want to add the World Cup to that list, as well as make amends for the 2014 World Cup final loss to Germany.
