Lionel Messi has once again proven that greatness goes far beyond the football pitch. In a gesture that perfectly blends luxury, loyalty, and legacy, the Argentine captain has reportedly ordered 35 gold-plated iPhone 17s ā each one engraved with the recipientās name, shirt number, and the Argentina Football Association badge proudly featuring three World Cup stars.
These dazzling devices are gifts for every member of Argentinaās World Cup-winning squad, including players, coaches, and key staff ā a token of appreciation from the man who led them to eternal glory in Qatar.

According to reports from sources close to Messiās camp, the total cost of this extravagant order is estimated to exceed $200,000, with each phone being a limited-edition design plated in 24-karat gold. The exclusive customization was handled by a high-end luxury designer known for crafting tech masterpieces for elite athletes and global icons.
āMessi wanted something truly unforgettable ā not just for the players, but for everyone who made that dream possible,ā an insider revealed. āEach phone is a personal tribute to their journey together.ā
š A SYMBOL OF BROTHERHOOD AND IMMORTALITY
Every phone features a personalized engraving ā from āMESSI 10ā to āDIBU 23ā ā paired with Argentinaās blue-and-white crest and three shining stars symbolizing their World Cup triumphs in 1978, 1986, and 2022. The level of detail has left fans and luxury enthusiasts stunned, calling it āthe most exclusive team gift in football history.ā
Itās not just a gift ā itās a piece of history, representing the unity and pride of the team that conquered the world in Doha.
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Within hours of the news breaking, social media erupted with admiration and envy.
āMessi doesnāt just win trophies ā he wins hearts,ā one fan wrote.
Another joked: āImagine getting a gold iPhone from Messi⦠Iād never answer a call again, just frame it!ā
Even celebrities have chimed in, calling Messiās gesture āpure classā and proof that he remains the ultimate leader both on and off the pitch.

ā” MESSIāS LEGENDARY GESTURE
This isnāt the first time Messi has surprised his teammates with extraordinary gifts. In 2023, the star reportedly gave all his Argentina teammates gold-plated iPhone 14 Pros to celebrate their World Cup triumph ā and now, heās outdone himself once again.
By choosing the iPhone 17 ā which isnāt even publicly available yet ā Messi ensures the squad receives not just a luxury item, but a futuristic collectible no one else on the planet owns.
š¦š· āTHE GREATEST CAPTAIN IN HISTORYā
Inside Argentina, the gesture has reignited the national love affair with their captain. Fans are calling him āEl CapitĆ”n del Puebloā ā the Peopleās Captain ā for never forgetting those who stood beside him.
As one fan posted:
āMessi didnāt just win a World Cup. He built a family. And this ā this is his golden thank you.ā
With this latest move, Lionel Messi once again reminds the world why heās more than a footballer ā heās a living legend, a man of gratitude, and a symbol of greatness that shines brighter than gold.
⨠From Qatar to the world ā Messiās golden gift to immortality.