Lionel Messi Gifts Gold iPhones to his World Cup-winning Teammates
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Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022, has given gold iPhones to every member of his team and support personnel.
According to The Sun, the 24-carat devices, valued at £175,000 (about Rs. 1.73 crores), are etched with the players’ names, jersey numbers, and the Argentinian insignia.
Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated his kindness and appreciation for his teammates by spending over $200,000 on 35 gold iPhone 14 Pro for his World Cup-winning team and staff. The 24-carat devices were ordered for each member of the winning team and delivered on Saturday.
Each phone is engraved with the player’s name, number, and Argentine logo, making it a one-of-a-kind and special gift that will be treasured by the players and staff for years to come. Lionel Messi is not afraid to show his appreciation for others. He has previously been known to pay for his coworkers’ medical treatment, donate to charity, and assist in other ways.
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He recently made a significant payment to those affected by the Turkish earthquake and encouraged others to contribute to the account, which has over 400 million followers.
Messi approached entrepreneur Ben Lyons, CEO of iDesign Gold, for this special present. To commemorate the team’s incredible victory, they came up with the concept of gold iPhones engraved with the names of the players and staff. Messi liked the idea and chose to pursue it. Messi wanted to do something spectacular and blingy to commemorate his finest moment, according to a person close to him. The insider also stated that Messi preferred to skip the traditional gift of watches in favor of something more distinctive and personal.
Argentina’s World Cup victory in Qatar last year was historic, with Messi voted Player of the Tournament. It was a joyous and proud moment for the team, and Messi’s gift reflects his gratitude for his colleagues’ hard work and dedication.
About the Gold iPhones
The gold iPhone Messi purchased for each squad member, and support staff member is the iPhone 14 Pro. The official Instagram account of iDesign Gold tweeted a photo of Messi getting the iPhone as well as the phone’s design.
“It was an honor to deliver 35 gold iphone 14 to @leomessi for his team mates & staff as a gift for winning the world cup final,” the caption stated.
iDesign Gold is a firm that sells personalized luxury smartphone gadgets, including gold iPhones and iPhone covers.
iDesign Gold is a firm that sells personalized luxury smartphone gadgets, including gold iPhones and iPhone covers.
Argentina’s World Cup Winning Squad
Lionel Messi, Emi Martinez, Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Marcos Acuna, Juan Foyth, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Exequiel Palacios, Guido Rodriguez, Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala, Angel Correa, Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada, Alejandro Gomez
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