Match Worn Jersey Lionel Messi's FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Debut
There are pieces that transcend sports memorabilia collecting to become genuine historical artifacts. This match-worn Lionel Messi jersey, used during his debut in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025, against Al Ahly FC, belongs to that exclusive category of irreplaceable objects whose value lies not only in the moment they represent, but also in the exceptional strength of their provenance.
We are presented with a piece of the highest historical significance, linked to the debut of the most influential player of his generation in a competition destined to usher in a new era of world football. A football jersey that captures the exact moment Lionel Messi wrote a new chapter in his competitive legacy on the international stage.
What truly distinguishes this example is the extraordinary level of assurance that accompanies it. The shirt is offered with a first-class authentication dossier comprising a professional photomatch, provenance documentation, a fully documented chain of custody, and a sworn declaration executed before a notary public, all of which make it possible to reconstruct and verify its history with an exceptional degree of transparency.
The complete traceability of the piece provides collectors with the highest level of confidence, supporting not only its physical authenticity but also its historical significance within Messi's career. In a market where provenance has become the defining factor behind major acquisitions, this jersey meets the most demanding standards sought by museums, institutions, and elite collectors.
Match worn jerseys associated with landmark first appearances have traditionally occupied a privileged position within the international collecting community. When they also belong to Lionel Messi—one of the most important figures in the history of sport—and are accompanied by such comprehensive and robust documentation, their appeal extends far beyond mere ownership to become an exceptional heritage-grade investment.
An opportunity reserved for the most distinguished collections: a unique, impeccably documented piece forever linked to one of the most significant chapters in the career of the most influential footballer of the 21st century.
Jersey exchanged at the end of the match (second half).
Size M
Originality Document
Every piece you acquire at Footballs Legacy includes, at no additional cost, our Document of Originality.
A document developed in-house to offer clear and transparent traceability, which includes:
- the verification process carried out,
- a detailed description of the piece,
- photographic material,
- known chain of custody,
- and a unique serial number.
This document is a documentary guarantee of provenance and authenticity. It does not include an economic valuation or price estimate, and does not constitute an independent expert report or a certificate issued by a chartered expert.
If your situation requires a certified valuation or an independent opinion issued by a chartered expert, we can manage it through our network of accredited professionals, as an additional service. Contact us here.
Certificate of Authenticity (Items > €2000)
For pieces valued at or above €2,000, we reinforce this commitment with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by accredited third-party experts, whose involvement is governed by their own criteria, fees, and independent professional responsibility.
Additionally, these pieces are delivered with a physical security system—a numbered technical seal or tamper-evident holographic seal—that guarantees their integrity.
*Tampering with or removing this seal may jeopardize future claims related to the authenticity or condition of the piece.