Lionel Messi - Argentina 2011 home shirt 🇦🇷
Lionel Messi - Argentina 2011 home shirt L 🇦🇷
This elegant light blue and white Argentina jersey from the 2011 Copa América was worn by none other than Lionel Messi as he carried the captain's armband and the hopes of his homeland on his shoulders - at a time when the whole world was waiting for him to lead Argentina to greatness.
Although the tournament ended in the quarter-finals, it was in 2011 that we began to see Messi develop into a leader for the national team , contributing both assists and moments of magic. He played in every match and showed glimpses of the boundless creativity that would later lead Argentina to Copa América triumph in 2021 and World Cup gold in 2022.
At this point, Messi had already won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row (2009, 2010 and 2011) and was in the midst of his most insane period at FC Barcelona, scoring goals and providing assists at a pace the world had never seen before.
This jersey represents Messi's journey from superstar to national hero - and is an important chapter in the history of one of the sport's greatest. A must-have for any collector or fan who follows Messi all the way - from dribbling in Rosario to world domination.