2022 World Cup

[Déjà Bru]

Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

And Messi has grown on me. I like the way he comports himself.

Messi jerseys are hot! No, not the store-bought variety. Any fool with $40 can buy one, including "plus" sizes.



The ones that I am talking about are hot ... and sweaty! Authentic Messi jerseys that have been worn in-game.



According to one estimate, there could be up to 2,000 of them in existence.

Quite how many genuine, match-worn Messi jerseys are in existence is difficult to pinpoint. Argentina’s win against Croatia in Tuesday’s semifinal was, officially, the 1,002nd appearance, for club and country, of Messi’s senior career. That does not mean, though, that there are 1,002 Messi jerseys. The true figure, in fact, is more likely to be closer to double that.

Many players, after all, choose to use two jerseys during games, switching into a fresh number at halftime. Whether Messi does that in every match is not clear, but he has certainly done so on occasion. In 2012, for example, executives at the German team Bayer Leverkusen had to admonish two players for arguing over who would get Messi’s shirt at halftime.

There may be an after market in authentic Messi jerseys but the best way to obtain one is to exchange yours with his. Two rules: He never initiates an exchange, and he prefers exchanging with fellow Argentinians.

So, you may want to scour eBay to see if any "authentic" Messi jerseys are offered. Watch for counterfeits!

It’s the World Cup Souvenir Everyone Wants. Getting One Is the Hard Part.

A game-worn Lionel Messi jersey is the most coveted collectible in Qatar. Good luck getting hold of the one (or two) he wears in the World Cup final.

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[thehef]

Originally Posted by monkeyman576

Messi best male athlete ever?

https://www.espn.com/sports/insider/...e-athlete-ever

My list(gender inclusive)

1. Babe Ruth(Baseball)
2. Michael Jordan(Basketball)
3. Lionel Messi(Soccer)
4. Michael Phelps(Swimming)
5. Wayne Gretzky(Hockey)
6. Jesse Owens(Track and Field)
7. Muhammad Ali(Boxing)
8. LeBron James(Basketball)
9. Serena Williams(Tennis)
10. Usain Bolt(Track and Field)

Wilt Chamberlain & Tom Brady come to mind as worthy of consideration on this list...

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by thehef

Wilt Chamberlain & Tom Brady come to mind as worthy of consideration on this list...

Wilt and Shaquille are two of the more prolific scorers in NBA history, yet they couldn't shoot a basketball to save their lives. Ever watch them point that thing from the free throw line? It's like they never played the game in their lives. Can't shoot better than a middle school girl, but two of the best players in NBA history. I find that fascinating.

[dsvitak]

Originally Posted by thehef

Wilt Chamberlain & Tom Brady come to mind as worthy of consideration on this list...

Oh man..you missed Jim Thorpe, and a whole bunch of decathletes. Athleticism, strength, stamina, you name it, all rolled up into ten events, over a two day period.

[Amazin69]

So…we're just saying Messi is better than Pele, is that it? Seems like recency bias, I'd say.

[Westheim]

Messi isn't even better than Cristiano!

(fans the flames with passion)

[Westheim]

(waves Argentina flag)

[monkeyman576]

I'm not sure the PK was legit, he barely pushed Messi.

[Westheim]

Originally Posted by monkeyman576

I'm not sure the PK was legit, he barely pushed Messi.

He didn't push Messi at all.

He pushed di Maria

[monkeyman576]

Originally Posted by Westheim

He didn't push Messi at all.

He pushed di Maria

Whatever, I only pay attention to soccer during the world cup lol.

[Westheim]

Doesn't look bad so far with Argentina winning their first trophy in my lifetime.

I missed the last one by a couple o' weeks.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by Westheim

Messi isn't even better than Cristiano!

(fans the flames with passion)

Or even the other Ronaldo.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by Westheim

Doesn't look bad so far with Argentina winning their first trophy in my lifetime.

I missed the last one by a couple o' weeks.

I'm happy with these results so far. The only team i dislike more than France is Brazil.

Do I seem them watering down the field during halftime?

[Déjà Bru]

Originally Posted by Westheim

(waves Argentina flag)

Will your rooting finally take root? After all of your disappointments, will your garden blossom with gratification and joy? For a change?

[monkeyman576]

Plus I have to watch the spanish broadcast, I have an excuse.

[Westheim]

Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Will your rooting finally take root? After all of your disappointments, will your garden blossom with gratification and joy? For a change?

The fact that I am pro Argentina, should give all France adherents hope.

[Déjà Bru]

Originally Posted by Westheim

The fact that I am pro Argentina, should give all France adherents hope.

I am that way with three-quarters of New York professional sports teams.

[Déjà Bru]

This match is beginning to look like American football.

[monkeyman576]

Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

I am that way with three-quarters of New York professional sports teams.

It's because New York teams love to sign players to big contracts rather than use analytics.

[Déjà Bru]

Messi just had his best chance for a regulation goal in this match.