Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have been sold for $7.8 million at auction, setting a record for the most valuable item of sporting memorabilia sold this year.
The auction, conducted by Sotheby’s, featured Messi’s match-worn iconic light blue and white Argentina shirts from the historic 2022 FIFA World Cup run.
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The shirts were worn during Argentina’s 4-2 victory on penalties over France at Lusail stadium on December 18, 2022.
The hammer price broke the previous record for an item linked to Messi, marking a significant milestone in sports memorabilia auctions.
