Messi Shirt from El Clasico Celebration Sold for Over €400,000
Lionel Messi’s match-worn shirt from the 2017 Clasico has been sold for over €400,000 at auction, making it the most expensive Messi shirt ever sold. A huge sum of money for a football jersey, but still a few zeros off that of his compatriot, Diego Maradona, which went for a cool £7.1 million.
Messi Shirt Sold for Over €400,000
The shirt in question will have been seen by millions of people who may not even have watched the match, as Messi held it aloft in front of the Madrid fans at the Bernabeu to celebrate his stoppage time winner in what became an iconic moment. The photos of this celebration have been shared thousands of times online.
The sale of the shirt was handled by Goldin, specialists in selling collectables, after seemingly being a part of @damianrodrigo’s collection. Instagram user @anishfutbol claims to have bought it.
As was the case with the Maradona “Hand of God” shirt, the authenticity of Messi’s shirt was confirmed by Resolution Photomatching, who analysed the shirt that was auctioned and compared it to photos from the match.
The buyer described it as “the holiest of holy grails for my collection”. The two goals that Messi scored while wearing it - he finished the season with 37 in La Liga - were enough to beat Madrid on the day, but Los Blancos had the last laugh as they pipped Barcelona to the title by three points.
Inspiration and Imitation
Messi was not the first footballer to show off his shirt to the opposition fans after scoring a goal. Ronaldinho did it in his PSG days after scoring against rivals Marseille, and current Madrid captain Marcelo waved his jersey in the faces of Atlético Madrid fans in the 2014 Champions League Final. Messi’s celebration may have been a tribute to his old friend and Barcelona team mate, Ronny, or maybe he wanted to turn the tables on Marcelo.
Although he wasn’t the originator, Messi inspired a couple of similarly memorable post-goal shirt removals in the months following the match. Nabil Fekir incited a pitch invasion when he held up his Lyon shirt to fierce rivals Saint-Etienne, earning himself hero status in the process. The Lyon fans even created an enormous tifo referencing the incident for the next derby that season .
And of course, anything Messi can do, Ronaldo can do better. Cristiano in turn taunted Barcelona fans (and Messi) with his own topless Clasico celebration at the Nou Camp when Madrid won the Super Cup in August 2017.
Can you think of any other shirt-centric goal celebrations? Do you think the jersey was worth the price paid for it? Have your say below.
Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit - Close-Up Images
Manchester United's 2026-27 third kit has once again been spotted on sale in stores. Meanwhile, @jerseyreview has shared additional close-up images of the jersey, highlighting the special "Manchester United Football Club" detail on the back of the collar, inspired by the iconic Salford Lads Club.
Instead of the full brand name, only the distinctive Snapdragon fireball emblem is displayed on the chest, giving the shirt a minimalist aesthetic. This decision was probably made to better fit the central layout.
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The shirt's defining feature is an all-over sublimated marble-effect pattern inspired by the natural rock surfaces of the Cueva de los Letreros in Vélez-Blanco, the archaeological site where Almería's historic Indalo symbol was originally found. A recolored monochrome club crest and black sponsor logos complete the front design.
SS Arezzo 26-27 Third Kit Released
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The Rever SS Arezzo 2026-27 third shirt features an all-black design enhanced by a subtle tonal damask pattern and exclusive graphic detailing across the front. Contrasting white side panels, outlined with thin maroon piping, are paired with discreet maroon accents that pay tribute to the club's traditional colours. A centred white Rever logo sits above the iconic rearing horse crest and the UNOAERRE sponsor, completing the refined look.
What do you think of the new SS Arezzo 2026-27 third kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Jablonec 26-27 Home Kit Released
Czech First League club FK Jablonec and new technical partner Macron have officially launched the team's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Replacing previous supplier Capelli, Macron has created a custom design that reflects a new visual direction for the club.
The Macron FK Jablonec 26-27 home shirt features a deep bottle green base accented by a white crew-neck collar and white sleeve cuffs with green piping. Across the front panel is a subtle, custom tonal graphic pattern that incorporates elements of Jablonec's updated brand identity. White Macron logos adorn the right chest, paired with white sponsor detailing and the club's modern crest on the left chest.
Alongside the home shirt, Jablonec also unveiled their new goalkeeper jersey, which stands out with a black base covered in vibrant diagonal slashes in red, orange, and yellow. The full range will be available via the official club store.