Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been offered $1 million for the ‘Bisht’ he wore during the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy ceremony earlier this month.
After Argentina registered a stunning win over France in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Bollywood and television celebs could not hold back their emotions. Several stars of tinsel town took to social media to celebrate Lionel Messi and his men’s wonderful moment
Messi was given an Arabic black robe by Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as a mark of respect before lifting the World Cup trophy.
The football legend has now been offered a huge sum of money for the outfit by an Omani lawyer and Member of Parliament named Ahmed Al Barwani.
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Barwani tweeted, “From the Sultanate of Oman, I congratulate you on winning the World Cup Qatar 2022. Arabic bisht is a symbol of chivalry and wisdom. I am offering you one million dollars in exchange for that bisht.”
He is “willing to pay more if the player wants to negotiate.”
Messi led from the front, scoring twice in the final as Argentina defeated France on penalties to win their third World Cup title.
Lionel Messi poses for Shraddha Kapoor’s ex-boyfriend Rohan Shrestha; Ananya Panday, Alia Bhatt had a reaction. Barwani told The National, “I was watching live in the stadium the moment when the Emir of Qatar gave Messi the bisht. This moment told the world that we are here and this is our culture, please do it well.” Learn.”
Barwani further said that Bisht will be displayed for the Arab people “to remember that moment of pride”.
Bisht is a traditional men’s cloak popular in Arab countries and made of camel hair and goat wool.
It is worn in the Arab world by royalty, dignitaries and on special occasions such as weddings, festivals, graduations and Eid.