World Cup
Maradona’s record stands. Six Messi 2022 World Cup jerseys sold for $7.8 million
six t-shirts Lionel MessiThe jersey he wore in the 2022 FIFA World Cup was sold for 7.8 million dollars at Sotheby’s in New York.
Note that he played in these t-shirts in the first half of the final, semi-final, quarter-final, 1/8 final match and two group round matches. Note that another shirt was given to Australian Cammy Devlin, who traded with Lionel after the group stage match.
A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to children fighting rare diseases in Barcelona.
The sales price record for football equipment worn during the match was broken by the T-shirt in which Diego Maradona scored the famous “Hand of God” goal. It sold for $8.66 million in 2022.
Previously, Lionel Messi’s record for the largest contract in the history of professional sports was broken.
Source: Sport UA
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