A historic Messi shirt to go under the hammer | OneFootball

In recent hours, it has come to light that the first jersey worn by the captain of the National Team, when he was five years old and played for Club Abanderado Grandoli in Rosario, will be auctioned—a piece that specialists consider unique and with the potential to fetch a million-dollar sum.

The jersey, simple and locally made, dates back to 1993, the year Messi played his first official tournament and also the first one he ever won. The garment was featured in season 3 of the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, hosted by Ken Goldin, one of the most influential auctioneers in the world of sports memorabilia, who described it as one of the most extraordinary gems to have appeared on the show.

Beyond its symbolic value, the jersey has a very unique preservation story. After that youth tournament, it was given by Salvador Aparicio to coach Pablo Alfieri, who kept it for years. After his passing, it was passed on to his son and later to his grandson, always remaining within the family circle, as a memento of the first steps of a boy who was still far from becoming a global legend.

For now, no official lot or auction link has been published on Goldin Auctions, nor has a specific date or estimated value been announced. This lack of details has fueled anticipation among collectors and fans, who closely follow any updates. In the community, it is not ruled out that this could be a private auction or that the sale will be made public once the show has finished airing.

In a market where Messi’s jerseys worn in World Cups or Champions League finals have reached historic figures, this jersey opens a new chapter: the origin of the myth, the tangible memory of the young Messi who dreamed on a field in Rosario and who today moves the whole world.

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