Messi’s Luxurious Gold iPhone Gifts to Argentina Team Staff
Argentine football icon Lionel Messi surprised his teammates and staff with an extravagant gesture: 35 gold iPhone 14 Pro units, customized for each recipient. The images surfaced from a post by Oppression GSM Arena showcasing the bespoke devices.
Each phone carries a unique touch, displaying the owner’s name, the individual number, and the emblem of the Argentine Football Association. The gifts were arranged by Messi through the luxury firm iDesign Gold, which emphasizes premium finishes. The devices feature cases plated in 24-karat gold, adding a radiant shine that stands out in team celebrations. Source: GSM Arena publication (Source: GSM Arena).
Market details indicate that the iPhone 14 Pro with a substantial 1 terabyte of storage carries a price tag of about £4,000, roughly converting to 362,000 rubles at the prevailing exchange rate. Based on these figures, the overall value of the gifts reaches roughly £140,000, a sum allocated to honor the teammates, coaching staff, and others connected with the national squad. Source: Market reporting cited by GSM Arena (Source: GSM Arena).
Each device was delivered in a dedicated presentation box, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. iDesign Gold explained that the product’s gold appearance was achieved by removing the standard panel and substituting it with a metal plate of precious metal. Source: iDesign Gold description (Source: iDesign Gold).
Earlier chatter suggested Messi would extend similar gifts to partners of the Argentina national team, with whom he shared the momentous World Cup victory in Qatar. This reflective moment underscores the captain’s approach to marking significant milestones with lasting, tangible tokens. Context from prior reports (Source: prior coverage).