Argentinian football star Lionel Messi caused a stir in the Inter Miami locker room when he showcased his most unique gift. Throughout his illustrious professional career, Messi has received countless diverse and remarkable gifts from his widespread fan base around the globe. However, a recent gift that reached the hands of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has garnered particular attention due to its intricacy. According to the newspaper Ole, it is specifically a handcrafted box containing 30 glass marbles. The noteworthy aspect of these small glass marbles is that each one bears the likeness of a player from the Argentinian national team that won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Additionally, there are marbles depicting the World Cup trophy and the time of the final match, as well as an image of Messi kissing the championship trophy after Argentina defeated France in the final match.
Research indicates that this unique gift was completed by a handmade production workshop owned by entrepreneur Rosana Chiarlo, based in San Jorge, Santa Fe. “The idea for surprising Messi with this gift arose shortly after the Argentinian national team won the 2022 World Cup. However, it took some time for us to conceptualize and execute it. Since it was entirely handmade, it required meticulous attention to detail and time to perfect,” Rosana shared in a recent interview with the media.
According to Rosana, this gift is a token of appreciation sent to Messi for his contributions to Argentinian football, culminating in the pinnacle achievement of winning the 2022 World Cup.