Lionel Messi ordered 35 iPhone 14s for his World Cup-winning teammates and Argentina staff. Phones are 24k devices that will be customized for each player and personal.
The PSG star reportedly spent £175,000 to get the personalized phones for his teammates. They are reportedly set to have each person’s name engraved along with the AFA logo.
Ben, CEO of iDesign Gold, spoke to The Sun about the cases and revealed that Messi was his loyal customer. The legendary soccer player wanted to give gifts to all the members of the squad and did not want to hand out watches like many others have done in the past. He said:
“Lionel is not just the Goat, but he is one of IDESIGN GOLD’s most loyal customers and he contacted us a couple of months after the World Cup final. He said he wanted a special gift for all the players and staff to celebrate the incredible win. But he didn’t want the usual gift of watches. So I suggested gold iPhones with their names inscribed on them and he loved the idea.”
Lionel Messi on winning FIFA The Best Men’s Player award
Lionel Messi won FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player award on Monday after captains and coaches from all FIFA nations voted him player of the year.
Speaking at the ceremony, Messi said:
“It’s a pleasure to be here again, with Benzema, with Kylian, because both of them have had a great year. It is an honor for me. I want to thank my colleagues, including my manager [Lionel] Scaloni, and we are here representing all of them because without them we would not be here. Recognize the role they played in what we accomplished.”
added:
“It’s been a crazy year for me. I have achieved my dream, after so much fighting, and so much determination to win it. Winning the World Cup is the most beautiful thing that has happened to me in my career. It is a dream for many, but few can win it. I want to thank my family, the people of Argentina, as it will remain in our memory forever.”
Lionel Messi has not retired from international duty and is looking forward to getting back on the pitch with the national team.