Lionel Messi, a top football star in the world, decided to spend a considerable amount of money to gift the entire Argentina national team 35 24-carat gold-plated iPhones as a special commemoration after their victory at the 2022 World Cup. The amount that Messi spent to purchase these phones was $210,000.
The Argentina national team achieved an important victory at the 2022 World Cup , the largest international football tournament. To commemorate this victory, Messi decided to buy 35 24-carat gold-plated iPhones to gift to the entire team.However, the use of these gold-plated phones sparked controversy when Gonzalo Montiel , a member of the team, used one of them to take a selfie with the 2022/23 Europa League title yesterday.
While some people believe that using these gold-plated phones to take photos is inappropriate and could elicit negative reactions from the public, others argue that it is just a way for the players to appreciate the value of Messi’s gift.
Nevertheless, the important thing is that the Argentina national team had a special commemoration after their victory at the 2022 World Cup, and Messi showed his affection for the team and his teammates.