Lionel Messi is set to make waves off the pitch with six of his iconic shirts worn during his 2022 World Cup tour set to be auctioned
Football maestro Lionel Messi is about to make waves off the pitch, with six of his iconic jerseys worn during his 2022 World Cup tour set to be auctioned, GOAL reports. The memorabilia will compete with Michal Jordan’s Chicago Bulls jersey for a record price.
The famous auction house Sotheby’s will help auction the jersey worn by Messi at key moments in the game. The collection includes a thrilling final against France, a thrilling semi-final against Croatia, an epic quarter-final against the Netherlands, a last-16 tie against Australia and two jerseys from Argentina’s group stages. With bidding opening between November 30 and December 14, it is expected that the unique memorabilia may fetch big sums, with estimates potentially reaching a record-breaking £8 million ($10 million).
A large portion of the proceeds will go to charity, adding a philanthropic touch to this historic auction. The current record for sports memorabilia is £8.1 million ($10 million), held by Michael Jordan’s iconic Chicago Bulls jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals.
Expressing the symbolic value of Messi’s jerseys, Sotheby’s said: “These match-worn jerseys are artifacts of Messi’s legacy, symbolizing the culmination of a career filled with hard work and undying passion for the beautiful game. Messi Our journey to the 2022 World Cup is not just about winning; it’s about winning. It’s about inspiring generations of football players and fans.”
Worn in the first half of every game, the jersey up for auction represents victory and perseverance, embodying Messi’s greatness and his lasting impact on the world of football. The current top price for a Messi shirt is £360,000, underlining the huge value of memorabilia associated with the football legend.
Fans eagerly await the outcome of this historic auction, which marks not only a bid for sporting history but also a generous contribution to charity, in line with Messi’s legacy of inspiration and excellence on and off the pitch.