August Card & Memorabilia Auction Closing August 28-29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2021
Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA. Lionel Messi made his first FIFA World Cup appearance in 2006, as he led Argentina’s potent attack to the quarterfinals of the Germany-based competition. Messi’s first career World Cup goal came in the group stage against Serbia and Montenegro, with the Barcelona starlet’s strike punctuating Argentina’s dominant 6-0 win. In recent years, Messi has become Argentina’s top scorer, surpassing Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta with 76 goals in his first 151 senior caps. This clean Panini World Cup Germany collectible showcases Messi, sporting the squad number “18,” dribbling down the pitch in Argentina’s timeless primary kit. Of the 659 examples of this card currently in the PSA population report, this is one of 55 graded at its tier, with none graded higher. A historic collectible celebrating Messi’s first World Cup appearance, in sparkling Gem Mint condition.