Lionel Messi fans looking to don their official Argentina shirt after the football star’s first FIFA World Cup win may be out of luck.
Adidas has sold out of Messi and Argentina kits worldwide, telling CNN in a statement that it is “working to meet the extraordinary demand for jerseys and more stock will be available soon”.
On Sunday, Argentina beat France to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on penalties in one of the most emotional finals in the tournament’s history. Messi, playing in his fifth World Cup, scored twice and further secured his place as a legend of the game.
Messi’s Adidas shirts were sold out even before the game, according to multiple reports. A search on the Adidas website shows that generic Argentina jerseys are sold out, but there are still a few other team items available, including a basketball top and jerseys.
Searches for Messi Argentina shirts on Amazon also show that they are sold out. StockX, a popular retailer site, sells some shirts for as little as $500. However, Messi’s shirts from Paris Saint-Germain, his European club, are widely available online.
Don’t worry, Adidas said it will soon reveal new products.
“Since his historic victory, we have produced a range of immediately available commemorative apparel and will also be creating a new version of his iconic jersey, complete with three stars to mark his third World Championship, for fans around the world as soon as possible,” the company said. .
The World Cup has been a boon for Adidas’ bottom line. Adidas sold around $424 million (€400 million) in “event-related sales” in the fourth quarter, with its football products growing 30% in the first nine months of 2022 compared to a year earlier. Adidas said it is also “seeing stronger demand” during this edition of the World Cup compared to the previous tournament.
Source: CNN Brasil
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