Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys anticipated to smash records with £8 million auction

Lionel Messi’s iconic collection of shirts from the 2022 World Cup is poised to make history at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s New York, with estimates surpassing £8 million, according to reports from Daily Mail.

The Argentine captain played a pivotal role in leading his country to victory in Qatar, contributing five goals and two assists throughout the tournament. Messi’s stellar performances were instrumental in securing the Ballon d’Or for an unprecedented eighth time.

The anticipated auction sum of over £8 million for Messi’s World Cup shirts would set a new world record, surpassing the previous benchmark established by Steve Hodge. Hodge achieved a landmark sale last year by auctioning Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ jersey from the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, fetching around £7.1 million, establishing it as the highest-ever recorded amount for football memorabilia.

The forthcoming auction at Sotheby’s is expected to draw substantial interest from collectors and football enthusiasts globally, eager to acquire a piece of history associated with one of the greatest footballers of all time. Lionel Messi’s enduring impact on the sport, coupled with his remarkable achievements during the 2022 World Cup, adds an extraordinary value to this collection, making it a historic and sought-after auction event.

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