Revealed: The cost of ‘Bisht’ Lionel Messi wore while lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy
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Lionel Messi led Argentina to a historic victory against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, joining a list of elusive players to win everything there is to offer. It wasn’t a walk in the park as Kylian Mbappe scored a hattrick whenever it looked the La Albiceste had done enough to seal the deal. Lionel Messi scored twice, one from the penalty spot and the other from a close-range shot in the extra-time.
Messi was awarded the 2022 World Cup’s Golden Ball as his emphatic performances mesmerized the global audience. While on his way to receive the award, Messi kissed the World Cup trophy which everyone knew was moments away from his grasp. Messi has now joined players such as Kaka and Rivaldo to win every possible trophy which they have ever competed for.
While on his way to lifting the World Cup trophy with his Argentina teammates, Messi wore a Black piece of clothing called in the local language as Bisht which was similar to what the royals of the Qatar family wear. This was the first World Cup in which the winning captain wore anything other than his national flag while lifting the trophy.
Now, the cost of Bisht which Messi wore has been made public. In a video shared by journalist Roy Nemer, an enthusiastic fan visited the shop from where the Qatari royals had bought the Bisht. The owner who himself handcrafted the Bisht said that he had received orders for 2 special pieces which cost about $2334 each. This has provided the shop with an unprecedented promotion as thousands of supporters rushed to the shop to buy what Messi was wearing while lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What does the “Bisht” represent that Lionel Messi wore while lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Before lifting the World Cup, the Emir of Qatar himself dressed Messi in a black piece of clothing which is called ‘Bisht’ or ‘Beshth’ by the native Qataris. A Bisht is wore by the Arabs for centuries and is part of the conventional dress code for males. They are worn on significant occasions like weddings and religious pilgrims, they are typically worn.
The Bisht also has another meaning. They are typically worn by clergy or nonreligious officials. This indicates that it has status as clothing and is connected to affluence, monarchy, and ceremonial occasions. It is comparable to donning a black tie in the west.
Messi wearing a Bisht is not been captured only to memorate the greatness of the day but also for anyone relieving the moment to remember where the World Cup was held and for spreading Qatar’s culture to the global audience. Qatar World Cup has now ended with probably the greatest player of all time lifting the World Cup wearing a Bisht instead of his nation’s colors.
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Sujeeth Shetty
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