The incredible gift that Messi gave to Rafael Nadal for his museum

The shirt that the Argentine national team footballer Lionel Messi wore in the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup with which he was crowned champion against France was gifted to the tennis player Rafael Nadal to be exhibited in the Balearic Museum in Spain .

On the occasion of one year this December 18th since the final in which Argentina beat France on penalties after agreeing 3-3 in regular time and extra time, Messi wanted to dedicate the special detail to Nadal with a short but precise dedication to one of those he considers his friend. “For Rafa, with a lot of love and admiration,” was the message that the Albiceleste number 10 sent to the tennis legend.

The garment was worn during the key match in which Messi collaborated with two goals, one from the penalty spot and another from extra time, and subsequently kept it in use throughout the championship celebration, which included the tour with the Cup through the Olympic track, the different celebrations with the team and the official coronation carried out by FIFA.

Messi's gesture was recognized by the Nadal museum, located in his native Mallorca, thanking him for the valuable shirt on social networks. “A year after winning the World Cup, Leo Messi gave away this very special shirt. We already have it exposed. Let's go!!", was part of the complex's message on its social networks.

Nadal's important pieces

Contrary to what tennis fans would think, the space is not only dedicated to collecting Nadal's achievements in his more than 20-year career, but also collects unique pieces from the most elite athletes in history. Among the most important items housed in the Nadal museum are jerseys from the basketball player and NBA legend, Michael Jordan, the shoes with which Usain Bolt won his four gold medals in London 2008 and one of Sebastian Vettel's helmets with which was crowned in the Red Bull team in Formula 1.