{"id":161597,"date":"2022-12-18T20:26:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T20:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/what-was-lionel-messi-wearing-during-world-cup-trophy-lift\/"},"modified":"2022-12-18T20:26:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T20:26:59","slug":"what-was-lionel-messi-wearing-during-world-cup-trophy-lift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/what-was-lionel-messi-wearing-during-world-cup-trophy-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"What was Lionel Messi wearing during World Cup trophy lift?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lionel Messi capped his brilliant career by lifting the World Cup trophy on Sunday evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

Messi scored twice as Argentina and France played out a 3-3 draw after extra-time. He then helped his side win the penalty shootout.<\/span><\/p>\n

But as he went to lift the trophy, he was pictured and filmed wearing an item of clothing over his Argentina shirt. The Athletic<\/em> explains what that is.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was Messi wearing when he lifted the trophy?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Messi was presented with the trophy by Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, and the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.<\/span><\/p>\n

But before he could collect the World Cup and lift it for the first time in his storied career, he was presented with an item of clothing by the Emir.<\/span><\/p>\n

Messi had the item put around his shoulders and then wore it as he walked over to his Argentina team-mates.<\/span><\/p>\n

He then wore the item of clothing, known as a bisht, for the trophy lift.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Lionel Messi is dressed in a bisht ahead of the trophy presentation. Photo: Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What is a bish?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A bisht is an item of clothing that has been worn in the Arab world for thousands of years. It is a traditional men’s cloak.<\/span><\/p>\n

They are usually worn on special occasions, like weddings and religious festivals.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a further meaning to the bisht. They are usually worn by secular officials or clergy. This means it has status as a garment and is tied to royalty, wealth and ceremonial moments. It is the equivalent of wearing black tie in the western world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is wearing local clothing common during World Cup trophy lifts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Absolutely not.<\/span><\/p>\n

Messi wearing the bisht will stand out when people look back at the history of World Cups. The 35-year-old, arguably the greatest player of all time, will forever be tied to the clothing \u2014 and therefore the region where he collected the trophy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo: Getty Images)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n