Generous Lionel Messi Gifts Gold iPhone 14s to All of Argentina’s World Cup Winning Team and Staff

• Lionel Messi made a heartwarming gesture to his Argentina teammates after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• The captain of Argentina is splashing a reported £175,000 for personalised iPhone 14s for both teammates and staff
• Earlier this week, Messi won The Best FIFA Men's Player award ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema

Paris Saint-Germain talisman Lionel Messi will gift an impressive 35 gold-plated iPhone 14s to all the Argentina players and staff who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The genius number 10 spearheaded his country's third world title, notching seven goals, including a brace in that unforgettable final against France.

He also scooped the Golden Ball prize at the quadrennial tournament, becoming the only player in the history of the competition to be the Most Valuable Player twice.

On the back of his triumph in Qatar, Messi was crowned the best footballer on the planet at the recently-held FIFA The Best Awards in Paris, France.

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With individual accolades helping cement his position among the pantheons of greats, with many touting him as the GOAT, the 35-year-old wants to reward his teammates for helping him accomplish a lifelong dream.

How Messi rewarded his teammates

To recognise his teammates' role in winning the World Cup after five attempts, Messi has teamed up with iDesign Gold to treat all his teammates and Argentina’s coaching staff to 24-carat Apple devices, per Roy Nemer.

According to a report by the Sun, the luxurious gifts have reportedly been successfully delivered to the French capital for distribution.

Messi acknowledges his Argentina teammates

After Messi was bestowed with the honour of being the best player in the world following a landmark year, he thanked his teammates at the awards ceremony.

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"It's amazing. It's been a tremendous year, and it's an honour for me to be here and win this award. Without my teammates, I wouldn't be here," he said via the BBC.

"I achieved the dream I had been hoping for so long. Very few people can achieve that, and I have been lucky to do so."

Messi named world's best player

Sports Brief previously reported on Messi being announced the best player of 2022 at FIFA's The Best Awards held in Paris on February 27.

The legendary Argentine forward beat his PSG teammate, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid star, Karim Benzema, to win the top award.

Messi led the South American nation to a third World Cup title in Qatar, capping off his tournament with a brace in the Mundial final.