Omani lawyer and member of Parliament, Ahmed S. Albarwan, pledged US$1.4T million to Lionel Messi in exchange for the jersey the Argentine wore when he won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with the Albiceleste.
After making history by winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with Argentina, "La Pulga" received a special distinction from the hosts: a robe known as the "Bisht" or "Beshth." This garment is a symbol of royalty, style, and elegance and can only be worn by certain dignitaries.
Since the Emir of Qatar placed the traditional black and gold Arab robe over Messi's shoulders, demand for the traditional garment has skyrocketed. However, public enthusiasm continues unabated, and now a great admirer of the sport, Congressman Ahmed S. Albarwan, has offered US$1.4T million to acquire the symbol the player wore when he lifted the World Cup, according to the Argentine press.
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“My friend Messi. From the Sultanate of Oman, I congratulate you on winning the World Cup. Prince Tamim bin Hamad dazzled me by awarding the Arabic 'bisht,' a symbol of chivalry and wisdom. I offer you a million dollars in exchange for that 'bish,'” the lawyer and member of the Omani Parliament wrote on his Twitter account.
The tunic, made of seven layers of delicate black Japanese fabric with gold details, was worth just over $2,000. However, the fact that the Argentine wore it to lift the top trophy added value to the symbol.
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