Football fans around the world were startled when Argentine sensation Lionel Messi announced his departure from Barcelona on August 8. The most heartbreaking scene went viral as star footballer Lionel Messi fought to hold back tears at a news conference. Fans were moved to tears as they saw their favorite icon break down.
During the press conference, Messi sobbed in front of his teammates and wiped his eyes with a tissue brought to him by his wife, Antonela Rocuzzo.
Days after the occurrence, an intriguing piece of news about it is presently making headlines. The tissue Messi used to wipe his tears at the news conference appears to be up for auction. Yes, you read that correctly! Messi’s tissue is for sale on a renowned website called Meikeduo for a cool million dollars.
An unknown person reportedly collected the tissue that was put in the garbage. According to reports, the individual placed an advertisement on the website and proclaimed the exorbitant price to Messi’s followers all over the world.
In the last few days, screenshots of the campaign have gone popular on social media, with individuals sharing their thoughts and images of it. Check out the following post:
The advertising is still allegedly online on the worldwide auction platform, and the tissue has yet to be sold. Meanwhile, the post’s description claims that the wasted tissue has “Messi’s genetic material” and that it may be used to “clone” another footballer like the Argentine star.
Messi is presently under contract with Paris Saint-Germain, a prominent French team, for two years. According to reports, this contract is likely to be renewed.
