According to GQ Magazine, the shoes will be made of ‘Cloud White’ leather with ‘Purple Energy Ink’ embellishments on the heel and the famous three-stripe insignia. The nамe ‘Samba’ will be stamped in gold across the shoe, while the Messi logo will be placed on the tongue in lime green.

The sneaker is designed to commemorate the Argentine’s remarkable success, which many believe has led to him finally reaching GOAT status. In addition to winning the World Cup, he got his eighth Ballon d’Or in 2023, the most of any player in the game’s history.

According to the source, the sneaker would be sold globally ‘ very soon’ at an estimated price of $127 (£100). Messi returns to the pitch with Inter Miami next week, with his first competitive encounter of the preseason scheduled for January 19 against El Salvador.