In a potentially historic auction event at Sotheby’s New York later this month, Lionel Messi’s coveted shirt collection from the 2022 World Cup is anticipated to shatter the world record, fetching an extraordinary sum of over £8 million, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
The Argentina captain played a mesmerizing and talismanic role in leading his country to victory in the prestigious tournament held in Qatar. Messi’s exceptional performance included scoring five goals and providing two assists, making an indelible mark on Argentina’s successful campaign.
This stellar display on the global stage played a crucial role in Messi securing the Ballon d’Or for an unprecedented eighth time, further enhancing the allure of the shirts he wore during the tournament.
The staggering £8 million price tag attached to Messi’s World Cup shirt collection is poised to surpass the existing world auction record set by Steve Hodge. Hodge achieved this feat by selling Diego Maradona’s iconic ‘Hand of God’ jersey from the 1986 World Cup quarter-final last year, fetching an impressive £7.1 million.
The upcoming auction at Sotheby’s is anticipated to not only break but significantly surpass the previous benchmark for football memorabilia sales, adding another chapter to Lionel Messi’s remarkable legacy both on and off the pitch.
