Lionel Messi | Match-Issued Boots | 2021 Copa América | Argentina

- Model: Adidas X Speedflow.1 ‘El Retorno’ - Player: Lionel Messi - Condition: Match Issued - Tournament: 2021 Copa América - Size: UK8/US8.5 - Soleplate: FG - Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Exclusive) - Colourway: Tech Metallic/Core Black/Intense Orange - Headline Features: Ultra-rare Adidas X Speedflow.1 ‘El Retorno’ match issued to the greatest footballer of all time & 8× Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi. Issued for use during the 2021 CONMEBOL Copa América tournament while captaining the Argentina national team. Argentina went on to win the competition, with Messi delivering one of the most iconic international campaigns of his career. Specially custom-made to measure in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services, built precisely to Messi’s personal specifications & performance requirements. A true museum-level piece from the era in which Messi finally lifted his first major international trophy. Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal. - Player Modifications & Personalisation: Each boot personalised with Messi’s legendary squad number “10” and the Argentina flag on the medial side of the upper. Left boot personalised with his son’s name & DOB “CIRO 10 03 18” and his wife “ANTO”. Right boot personalised with his children’s names & DOBs “THIAGO 02 11 12” & “MATEO 11 09 15”. Fully bespoke Speedframe outsole engineered exclusively for Messi, featuring:  – Conical front & rear studs (‘Gambatrax’ layout)  – Unique stud shaping & angling based on Messi’s exact instructions  – Central stud embossed with Messi’s custom logo Specially made extra-thick insoles with soft suede lining and enhanced internal padding. Signature custom ‘burrito tongue’ split-tongue construction, made only for Messi and not available on retail models. Heavily padded internal heel construction for superior lockdown tailored to Messi’s preferences. - Collector & Investment Significance: One of the most desirable match-issued Messi boots ever produced — a holy grail tier piece within the global collecting world. Messi was the only Adidas athlete permitted to wear this special edition ‘El Retorno’ model, created as a tribute to the iconic +F30 boots worn during his legendary 2007 Copa del Rey goal vs Getafe. Directly tied to Argentina’s Copa América triumph — the victory that cemented Messi’s path to becoming the undisputed greatest footballer of all time. A highly significant, museum-standard investment asset from the most decorated player in football history. Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.