With an estimated value of an amazing £8 million, six jerseys sported by football icon Lionel Messi during the 2022 FIFA World Cup are slated to be auctioned by Sotheby’s, marking a first for the sports collectibles industry.
The collection is set to break the record for the highest price ever paid for a collection of sports memorabilia.
The jerseys, each bearing the sweat and grit of the footballer’s triumphant World Cup campaign with Argentina in Qatar, are set to be auctioned in New York.
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This monumental event represents a golden opportunity for avid collectors and ardent fans to secure a tangible piece of football history, a testament to Messi’s extraordinary feats during the tournament.
The fervor surrounding the auction is a testament to his unparalleled stature in the world of football and the immense value attributed to his memorabilia. As the gavel prepares to fall, all eyes will be on this historic auction, underscoring the enduring allure of the beautiful game and its greatest maestro, Lionel Messi.