- 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. - 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 greatest World Cup. - Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package , including entry into the online verification portal . - 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’) - 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. - 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. - 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. - Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package , including entry into the online verification portal .