Lionel Messi raised the Cup with the tunic on his shoulders (Reuters)

Lionel Messi immortalized his name in the World Cup history books by winning the World Cup for the first time in his career. The image of her lifting the trophy will remain in her memory and, next to her, a detail that will not go unnoticed.

It is that before raising the glass, The flea received a special distinction by the hosts never before seen throughout this prestigious tournament when FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the current Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, they put on him a tunic called “Bisht” or “Beshth”.

This garment, a symbol of royalty, style and elegance, and which can only be worn by some prominent personalities, became a an important collector’s item for which they have already made an impressive offer publicly.

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“Friend Messi. From the Sultanate of Oman I congratulate you on winning the World Cup”, wrote the lawyer and parliamentarian member Ahmed S.Albarwani in your account Twitter adding: “Prince Tamim bin Hamad dazzled me by bestowing the Arabic ‘bisht’, a symbol of chivalry and wisdom. I offer you a million dollars in exchange for that ‘bish’”.

The tunic, made in seven layers of a delicate Japanese fabric in black colors and gold details, would be worth just over $2,000. However, the fact that the Argentine used it to lift the highest trophy makes its price rise: “At that moment he told the world that we are here, that this is our culture, know it well”explained the lawyer during an interview with The National.

As explained by producer and director, Tallie Dar, “Arab warriors used it after a victory. It is also used by the royal family.” This garment was worn by the Arabs for centuries. They even point out that it is an essential part of the conventional dress code for men.

Argentina won the cup in Qatar (Reuters)
Argentina won the cup in Qatar (Reuters)

Black, brown, beige, cream or gray in color, these clothes are chosen by clergy, non-religious officials, secular or tribal chiefs, kings and imams. In short, it is a layer that is linked to royalty, religious position, wealth and rites. A kind of suit and tie for westerners.

In this regard, the Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for the Organization and Legacy of Qatar 2022, Hassan Al-Thawadispoke to the press and highlighted that the Bisht that Messi used under the stars of Lusail wase “to celebrate the important moments” in your life. “It is our official clothing. We always put that for important commitments, to celebrate the important moments in our lives, ”she highlighted during his address in the mixed zone.

Al Thawadi did not want to detail whether, if Argentina had not been the new world champion, they would have given it to another player. “Yes I think so. But it was Messi. Why do we talk about what could have been?he pointed.

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