The tissue used by Lionel Messi to wipe his tears during his emotional farewell from Barcelona has been listed for auction at an astounding price of $1 million. The tissue, reportedly picked up by an anonymous individual after Messi discarded it, is being auctioned on a website named Meikeduo.
Messi, 34, bid an emotional goodbye to Barcelona on August 8 after a 21-year career with the club. During the press conference, as he struggled to hold back tears, his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, handed him a tissue. Undisclosed to Messi, the tissue would become a highly sought-after piece of memorabilia.
The auction advertisement claims the tissue contains Messi’s “genetic material,” even suggesting the possibility of cloning the football superstar. While the listing has sparked both curiosity and disbelief, the tissue remains unsold on the auction site as per recent reports.
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After leaving Barcelona, Messi signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with an option to extend. He also led Argentina to victory in the Copa América earlier this year, ending a 28-year title drought for the national team. From historic wins to unusual auctions, Messi continues to make headlines in unexpected ways.
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