A Look at All 35 Customised Gold iPhone 14s Bought by Messi for His Argentine World Cup Winning Teammates

• Messi splashed out £175,000 on 35 gold iPhones for his World Cup-winning team
• The 24-karat devices are engraved with the players' names, numbers and a logo
• Argentina won the World Cup for the third time by defeating France in the final

Lionel Messi is still relishing Argentina’s World Cup triumph, months after La Albiceleste were crowned world champions for the third time in their history.

The South American champions played the game of their lives to defeat France 4-2 on penalties after an entertaining 3-3 draw after extra time.

According to Sportskeeda, 35 gold iPhones worth a whopping £175,000 were purchased by Messi for his Argentina World Cup-winning team and staff.

The veteran commissioned the 24-karat iPhones for every member of the squad and technical team, and had them delivered to his Parisian apartment on Saturday.

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The devices also have the player’s names, numbers and the Argentina logo engraved into them as a mark of celebrating the country's World Cup success in Qatar.

The devices are said to be in collaboration with the iDesignGold brand.

Gunmen send Messi chilling message

In less positive news, gunmen attacked a supermarket owned by family of Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo and delivered a chilling message, Talk Sport reports.

In Rosario, where the footballer was raised, surveillance footage showed two men on motorcycles approaching the store before one opened fire on the metal shutters.

It was also reported a handwritten note was left behind after at least 14 shots were fired, warning Messi he was in danger and mentioning someone named Javkin.

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Sports Brief previously reported on talisman, Messi gifting 35 gold-plated iPhones 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 in almost 30 years, notching seven goals, including a brace in that unforgettable final against France.

Messi 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.