A leak reports that the sporting company, whom the Argentine shares an exclusive deal with, is set to create a themed pair of sneakers after him.
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Adidas to release new set of sneakers
Will be Lionel Messi-themed
Argentina colors & brand logo of footballerWHAT HAPPENED?
Per FootyHeadlines.Com, the shoe is set to come in 2024 – just months after an exclusive Inter Miami-themed sneaker went live on their site as well. The news comes exactly one year to the date since Messi lifted the World Cup trophy heroically for Argentina against France.
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The shoes arrive 12-years after the first pair made their way onto the market, and they're set to feature a unique design while staying true to the style. The rear-side of the sneaker shows Messi's trademark branding while also sporting the Adidas logo, with a light blue and white design across. The Argentine's name is then printed across the center of the side of the sneaker, with a soccer ball printed next to it.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2012, Adidas produced a similar model, named the Adidas Samba OG 'Messi.'
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The Argentine's 2023 season is officially over, with the Herons not reporting for preseason duty until January. For now, the 36-year-old will go about enjoying the festive season with friends and family while preparing for a busy 2024 with Inter Miami.