Images of Messi lifting the trophy will become as iconic as the man himself, but there’s one detail that has piqued your curiosity: what was he wearing while celebrating with his jubilant teammates?
When Messi collected the trophy from the FIFA president gianni infantino was encouraged by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, dress in black before leading the Argentine festivities .
Messi was then captured in his pinnacle moment wearing the robe, which covered Argentina’s iconic white and light blue jersey, but soon took it off as celebrations spread throughout the stadium.
What does the black robe represent and why was he wearing it?
What was Lionel Messi wearing during the trophy ceremony?
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates and the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy after the team’s victory during the FIFA World Cup
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Argentina captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy after the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail
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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates and the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy after the team’s victory during the FIFA World Cup
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Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 winner’s trophy after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi takes photos of his wife Antonela Roccuzzo as she holds the winners’ trophy after Argentina won the World Cup final soccer match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi sits with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo after the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, December 18, 2022.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the winner’s trophy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar
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Lionel Messi led the celebrations after Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar
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Messi has now won two major international trophies in two years after the 2021 Copa América victory
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Messi also won the Ballon d’Or, as he had already done in 2014
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One of the most remarkable careers in football history has finally reached its peak.
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The last dance: Messi had already confirmed that this would be his last World Cup
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Messi set a new record for goals in all qualifying matches
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Argentina lost their first match against Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
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Messi lost the World Cup final in 2014 and briefly retired from international soccer.
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Messi was seen wearing a bisht, a traditional male cape worn during celebrations in some parts of the Arab world.
It is a garment that has been worn for generations on important occasions, mainly in the Gulf. High officials, including politicians, sheikhs, and other people of high status, frequently wear it as a sign of gratitude and respect.
It is not the first time that a player has been given a home garment after a final. The Brazilian soccer player Pelé received a hat during the celebrations in the field of the World Cup in Mexico City in 1970.
Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary general of the Qatar World Cup organizing committee, said: “It is a dress for an official occasion and is worn for celebrations. This was a celebration of Messi.
“The World Cup had the opportunity to show the world our Arab and Muslim culture. It wasn’t about Qatar, it was a regional celebration.” .
