Lionel Messi's 517 million Instagram followers see the arguable GOAT of soccer celebrating his one and only World Cup victory in his profile picture.But fun fact: the World Cup trophy he is holding actually is not the real trophy.In 2022, Messi and other members of the championship-winning Argentine team celebrated with a replica that is being put up for auction next week.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMJordan Richmond, founder of Richmond Auctions, said there was an extensive process to prove that the trophy, which is now in his possession, was actually the replica."The...
Replica trophy from Lionel Messi’s World Cup celebration could fetch big money
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Oct 27, 2026 • 2 hours ago
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