2005/06 Argentina Home Football Shirt Messi #19 (XL)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. A little wear to the white trim motif, under the front of the collar

Size: Adult Extra Large

Chest Measurement: 45-47 Inches / 114-119 CM

Manufacturer: Adidas

Colour: Light blue & white stripes, gold trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2005/2006 & 2006/2007

Player: Lionel Messi

Patches: N/A

Official Adidas Argentina home football shirt from the 2005/06 international season. Complete with Messi #19 on the front & back of the shirt in original lettering.

The condition of this vintage football jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. A little wear to the white trim motif, under the front of the collar (see photos).

During the World Cup in Germany, Messi witnessed their opening match victory against Ivory Coast from the substitutes' bench. In the next match against Serbia and Montenegro, he became the youngest player to represent Argentina at a World Cup when he came on as a substitute in the 74th minute. He assisted their fourth strike within minutes and scored the final goal in their 6–0 victory, making him the youngest scorer in the tournament and the sixth-youngest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup.

As their progression to the knockout phase was secured, several starters were rested during the last group match. Messi consequently started the game against the Netherlands, a 0–0 draw, as they won their group on goal differential. In the round of 16 match against Mexico, played on his nineteenth birthday, Messi came on in the 84th minute, with the score tied at 1–1. He appeared to score a goal, but it was contentiously ruled offside, with the team needing a late goal in extra time to proceed. 

He did not play in the quarter-final against Germany, during which Argentina were eliminated 4–2 in a penalty shootout. Back home, Pékerman's decision to leave him on the bench against Germany led to widespread criticism from those who believed Messi could have changed the outcome of the match in Argentina's favour.