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The 2018 FIFA World Cup, hosted in Russia, was billed as Lionel Messi's last chance to fulfill his National Team destiny and bring the trophy back to Argentina for the first time since 1986. La Albiceleste advanced beyond group play by the skin of their teeth (despite a -2 goal differential) to face France in the Round of 16, setting the stage for the first ever matchup between Leo and Kylian Mbappé at Kazan Arena.
At 31 years old and still on top of his game, Messi was eager to show the world that he was the greatest footballer on the planet, whether it be for club or country. The 18-year-old French African striker was out to prove that no stage was too big for an explosive teenager blessed with elite speed, power and deadly finishing precision on the pitch. The match was an instant classic, as France went ahead 1-0 on a PK by Griezmann before Argentina scored twice to go ahead 2-1. France responded with three straight goals in an 11-minute span in the second half, the final two by young Mbappé. Agüero scored in extra time to cut France's lead to 4-3, and that's how it ended. Another heartbreak for Messi on the international stage. Fortunately for Messi and La Albiceleste fans, redemption would come four years later in an epic 2022 World Cup Final rematch.
Presented here is an official 2018 FIFA World Cup match jersey issued to Lionel Messi for that historic matchup against Mbappé on June 30, 2018. While we are unsure if Messi actually wore this shirt during the game or in warm-ups, we can confirm it was one of only a few made for Messi by AFA (Argentine Football Association) for this match.
This significant Argentina jersey comes in the traditional sky blue and white stripes style. Messi's iconic number "10" is on the chest and in larger font on the reverse. "MESSI" appears on the upper back. Numbers and letters are all done in black Applique. There is an Adidas logo on the right chest, and the AFA crest with two gold stars (one for each WC title to that point) is sewn over the heart. Just below is "FRANCE - ARGENTINA 30 JUNE 2018 KAZAN" is small black font. The left sleeve is adorned with a green FIFA "LIVING FOOTBALL" patch, while the right sleeve bears a 2018 World Cup Russia patch. On the right front tail is a black "Adidas 2018 Authentic" patch. The 100% polyester jersey with proper Adidas tagging inside the left shirttail comes in size "6" (labeled within collar) and exhibits "light" wear according to the included MEARS authentication letter.
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