Messi-touched World Cup trophy heads to auction

After the 2022 World Cup in Qatar which Argentina won, the winning team, including captain Lionel Messi, passed a replica trophy around.That trophy is going to be part an auction scheduled for Nov. 7, organized by South Carolina-based Richmond Auctions.The company said the trophy was used during the post-match on-field celebration. It was subsequently autographed by members of Argentina’s championship squad and exhibited at the National Historical Museum of Buenos Aires in Argentina. The trophy is paired with a trading card depicting Messi carrying the replica trophy after Argentina defeated France at the 2022 World Cup.“Together, these two collectibles represent a unique opportunity to acquire both an autographed artifact from Argentina’s championship celebration and a pristine trading card depicting that very moment,” per the auction house. “A truly special pairing celebrating one of the most memorable achievements in international football history.”The company said the trophy is accompanied by duly translated and legalized notarial instruments, together with photographs and videos documenting its authenticity and traceability.Jordan Richmond, co-founder of Richmond Auctions, said, “What drew us to this piece is the same point that draws us to exceptional collectibles across every category: rarity, provenance and a story that can’t be recreated.”Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.