ARGENTINA 2004-06 HOME SHIRT - MESSI 18 - M

£180
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Colour: Light Blue
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7 out of 10
DESCRIPTION

Excellent condition. Federation crest, star detailing and Adidas logo are embroidered. Player name/number are PolyFlex and heat applied. Shirt design elements and sleeve stripes are sublimated. No pulls or bobbles. Stitching in excellent condition.

Worn by La Albiceleste as part of their 2004 Copa America campaign where they were defeated in the final on penalties. 

Leo Messi made his debut for Argentina in 2005 but it turned into a night to forget for the young winger. He came on in the 63rd minute, only to be sent off just 2 minutes later after the referee interpreted his trailing arm was 'an intentional elbowing'.

PIT TO PIT - 56cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 68cm

SKU: 1/9-3WIFDV

“The Night Messi Became Immortal”


In the waning moments of the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi etched his name in the pantheon of football legends by steering Argentina to a historic triumph. Following an unexpected loss to Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener, Argentina faced an arduous task of proving their championship mettle to the global football community. From that juncture onwards, Lionel Messi and Argentina left no stone unturned in their quest for glory. In the climactic showdown, Messi displayed his genius, netting a brace in a thrilling 3-3 draw against France and Kylian Mbappé. The penalty shootout loomed, and with it, the final dramatic moments of the game. The World Cup glory proved to be the pinnacle of Messi's illustrious career, marking the culmination of his tireless pursuit of international glory.