Six jerseys worn by Lionel Messi through Argentina’s victorious FIFA World Cup campaign were auctioned for $7.8mn, as per AFP. Amid a packed stadium in Qatar on December 18, 2022, Messi led Argentina to a 4-2 victory over France on penalties to clinch the trophy. A year on from the famous win, the craze over Messi continues unabated.
Messi’s Argentina jerseys auctioned for $7.8mn!
As per AFP, there were three bids in total on what auction house Sotheby’s described as “Lionel Messi’s match-worn iconic light blue and white, vertical striped Argentina shirts from his historic 2022 FIFA World Cup run”. The final bid broke the record for the most price offered for the sale of an item linked to Messi.
Further, it the most valuable item of sporting memorabilia sold at auction this year so far, Sotheby’s said.
“The 2022 FIFA World Cup stands as one of the greatest events in sports history, intrinsically connected to Messi’s valiant journey and firmly establishing his status as the greatest player of all time,” said Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of modern collectibles, as per AFP.
“The sale of these six shirts stands as a monumental occasion in auction history, offering fans and collectors a connection to Messi’s crowning achievement.
“It is an honor for Sotheby’s to present and exhibit these invaluable collectables to the public, which encapsulate the sheer brilliance of a player who has redefined the boundaries of football excellence.
“These historic shirts are not only a tangible reminder of one of the most important moments in the history of sports, but are principally connected to the pinnacle moment in the career of the most decorated football player in history.”
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