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

- Model: Adidas X Speedflow.1 ‘El Retorno’ - Player: Lionel Messi - Condition: Match-Worn - Tournament: 2021 Copa América - Size: UK8 / US8.5 - Soleplate: FG - Made in: Germany - Colourway: Tech Metallic / Core Black / Intense Orange - Player features: Adidas X Speedflow.1 ‘El Retorno’ match work by the greatest player in the history of football & 8x Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi Match worn by the player during the 2021 Conembol Copa América tournament whilst captaining the Argentina national team Argentina went on to win the tournament, with Messi being the driving force in the team’s success This special pair were custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services to Messi’s exact specifications and requirements Each boot features personalisation of his squad number “10” to the medial side of the upper along with the Argentina flag The left boot features personalisation of Messi’s son’s name & DOB “CIRO 10 03 18” & his wife’s name “ANTO” to the lateral side The right boot features personalisation Messi’s children’s names & DOB’s “THIAGO 02 11 12” & “MATEO 11 09 15” to the lateral side This pair feature a completely bespoke Speedframe outsole made just for Messi The 2 front & rear studs have been made conical, known as the ‘Gambatrax’ soleplate The rest of the studs are shaped and angled specifically at Messi’s request, the central stud even has his custom logo embossed The insoles have been specially custom made for Messi with them being extra thick with a soft suede lining, along with additional soft padded areas on the undersides The upper features a custom split tongue design known as the ‘burrito tongue’ which Adidas manufacture just for Messi, rather than the one piece style upper of the retail variant The interior of the heel areas features an extreme amount of additional padding throughout Messi was the only player Adidas allowed to wear this special edition model, making them pure gold dust, designed to pay tribute to the +F30 boots worn when Leo scored the iconic goal in the 2007 Copa del Rey Semi-Final against Getafe An incredibly rare museum piece from the greatest footballer the game has ever seen, a holy grail among the collecting world Leo Messi cemented his place as the greatest player of all time after captaining Argentina to lifting the World Cup in Qatar on the 18th December 2022 Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.