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  "id": 14683142,
  "title": "FIFA World Cup trophy lifted by Lionel Messi goes up for sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/fifa-world-cup-trophy-lifted-by-lionel-messi-goes-up-for-sale",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:54:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/fifa-world-cup-trophy-lifted-by-lionel-messi-goes-up-for-sale-1.500711506"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai, November 6, 2026 - A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy lifted by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is set to be auctioned by Richmond Auctions starting November 7, 2026. The replica trophy, which later became part of Argentina's National Historical Museum of Buenos Aires exhibition, has become one of the most iconic images from the historic victory. Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, with Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe scoring a hat-trick for France. The replica trophy was carried onto the pitch for 45 minutes of celebrations, with Messi lifting and kissing it in a now-famous photograph that garnered over 74 million likes on Instagram, making it the platform's most-liked post in history. The item is signed by eight members of the Argentina team, including Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Guido Rodriguez, and Angel Di Maria, who scored a crucial goal in the final. The auction, scheduled for November 7, 2026, at 11 am ET (8pm UAE time), will take place at 526 Congaree Road, Greenville, South Carolina, United States, with online bidding commencing simultaneously. Collectors have the chance to own a piece of football history, symbolizing one of the most memorable nights in World Cup tournaments.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy lifted by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s celebrations in Qatar in 2022 will go under the hammer at a sports memorabilia auction in November. Richmond Auctions will feature the item at its inaugural Sports Memorabilia Auction on November 7, 2026. The trophy, which was later exhibited at the National Historical Museum of Buenos Aires, became part of…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/fifa-set-for-rule-change-after-balogun-red-card-row-at-the-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-10-15T10:46:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/at-showdown-fifa-meeting-infantino-apologizes-for-world-cup-furor-but",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:53:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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