Messi’s 2022 World Cup shirts to be sold for £8million

Lionel Messi’s collection of jerseys worn during the 2022 World Cup is poised to achieve a groundbreaking auction record, surpassing £8 million, according to reports from the Daily Mail. Sotheby’s New York is slated to host the auction later this month.

The Argentine captain played a pivotal role in guiding his country to victory in Qatar, scoring five goals and providing two assists throughout the tournament. His exceptional performance was instrumental in securing his record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or.

The anticipated £8 million sale of Messi’s shirts is expected to surpass the existing world record held by Steve Hodge. Hodge achieved this feat by selling Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ jersey from the 1986 World Cup quarter-final last year, fetching approximately £7.1 million—a milestone in the realm of football memorabilia.