- Item: Adidas HEAT.RDY Argentina Match Shirt
- Player: Lionel Messi
- Condition: Match issued
- Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
- Match: Group Stage — Argentina vs Mexico
- Date: 26th November 2022
- Venue: Lusail Stadium, Qatar
- Size: Medium (Slim Fit)
- Made in: Argentina
- Headline Features:
- An ultra-rare, museum-level piece: Adidas HEAT.RDY Argentina match shirt issued to the greatest player of all time, 8x Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi.
- Issued for Argentina’s Group Stage fixture against Mexico during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, played on 26th November 2022 at the iconic Lusail Stadium.
- Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0, with Messi scoring the crucial opener in the 64th minute and assisting Enzo Fernández for the second goal in the 87th — a defining match in Argentina’s road to glory.
- This exact shirt model was made in Argentina exclusively for player use, unlike the commercial retail versions made in Vietnam, ensuring elite authenticity and rarity.
- Messi captained Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986, delivering a legendary performance with 7 goals and 3 assists, ultimately being named Player of the Tournament.
- Match details “MEXICO 26 NOVEMBER 2022 LUSAIL STADIUM” professionally printed to the chest centre by the AFA kit room team — exact as worn by Messi during the fixture.
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Features include:
- Authentic Adidas HEAT.RDY player-issue fabric technology — ultra-lightweight, ventilated construction used only by players.
- Argentina national team emblem with two gold World Cup stars.
- Shirt number 10 applied to both chest and back in official AFA World Cup 2022 print.
- Correct internal Adidas code confirming issue-level garment.
- Official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Football Unites the World sleeve patches.
- A true piece of football history from Messi’s final and greatest World Cup — “The Last Dance”.
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Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match Context:
Tournament: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 — Group C
Fixture: Argentina 2–0 Mexico
Date: 26th November 2022
Venue: Lusail Stadium
- Lionel Messi (64’)
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Enzo Fernández (87’)
After a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match, Argentina faced elimination if they failed to win. Under immense pressure, Messi delivered a captain’s performance — scoring a stunning goal from outside the box and creating the assist that sealed victory, reigniting Argentina’s campaign that would ultimately end with him lifting the World Cup trophy.
- Player Features & Authentic Details:
- Construction: Adidas HEAT.RDY — player-issue only.
- Manufacture: Made in Argentina (player exclusives only; retail = Vietnam).
- Match Identification: “MEXICO 26 NOVEMBER 2022 LUSAIL STADIUM” printed match details.
- Badges: Official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Football Unites the World sleeve patches.
- Prints: Official AFA #10 Messi World Cup print (chest & back).
- Internal Label: Correct player-issue product code and wash tag formatting unique to player-worn/issued shirts.
- Material: Advanced micro-mesh ventilation and lightweight weave, distinct from commercial replica models.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Historic Match Provenance: Issued for Argentina vs Mexico, one of the most crucial turning points of the tournament — the match that reignited Argentina’s path to the title.
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Ultra-Rare Manufacturing Origin: Made in Argentina, reserved exclusively for the AFA squad and not sold commercially.
- Unrepeatable Moment: Messi’s 7 goals, 3 assists, and Player of the Tournament performance cemented his status as the greatest of all time.
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Museum-Level Item: A World Cup match-issued shirt from the GOAT’s defining tournament — a true centrepiece for any elite collection or football investment portfolio.
- Summary:
- A historic 2022 FIFA World Cup match-issued Argentina shirt prepared for Lionel Messi for the Group Stage fixture vs Mexico — the match in which he scored and assisted, leading Argentina back from the brink.
- Manufactured in Argentina exclusively for player use, featuring all correct World Cup match details, official patches, and authentic AFA player identifiers, this is an exceptionally rare and museum-worthy artefact from Messi’s greatest and final World Cup campaign.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, this piece represents a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity in football history.
