Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction،
Six of the jerseys Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s historic 2022 World Cup campaign, including one in their victory over France in the final, will be up for auction.
New York auction house Sotheby’s confirmed on Monday that the six jerseys worn in the first half matches will be available to purchase as a collection between November 30 and December 14, a portion of the price of final purchase being donated to charity.
Sotheby’s said the collection was worth more than $10 million, which, if realized, could make it the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever put up for auction.
Messi led Argentina to triumph in December, beating France on penalties in the final after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
The collection includes the jerseys worn by Messi in two of the three group stage matches, his 2-1 victory over Australia in the round of 16, his quarter-final penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, their 3-0 victory against Croatia in the semi-final and the victory over France.
Messi confirmed the auction on his Instagram account, with a message that read: “Six World Cup jerseys. An auction. Today my friends at @acmomento announce an auction at @sothebys for six jerseys that I wore during the World Cup in Qatar, including my final jersey.
“Place your bids online at Sotheby’s from November 30 to December 14. Part of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the UNICAS project, led by the Sant Joan de Déu (SJD) Children’s Hospital in Barcelona, to respond to needs of children suffering from rare diseases. diseases.”
The public will also be able to view the shirts for free at Sotheby’s in New York while they are ready for action.
“The 2022 FIFA World Cup is one of the greatest events in sporting history, intrinsically linked to Messi’s valiant journey and firmly establishing his status as the greatest player of all time,” said Brahm Wachter , head of modern collectibles at Sotheby’s.
“The sale of these six jerseys represents a monumental occasion in auction history, providing fans and collectors with a connection to Messi’s coronation. It is an honor for Sotheby’s to present and publicly display these priceless collectibles, which encapsulate the brilliance of Messi. a player who redefined the boundaries of footballing excellence.”
The highest price paid for a game-worn jersey at auction is currently $10.091 million spent on Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 1 jersey in September 2022. This has just surpassed the 9.28 million dollars that Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” Argentinian jersey was sold. for May 2022.
