Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Messi Goal Artwork Fetches $1.87 Million at Auction
Lionel Messi, the famous soccer player, had a special goal that he really liked.
An artist made a digital picture of this goal, which happened in a big game against Manchester United many years ago.
The picture captured how exciting the goal was.
Someone bought this digital artwork for almost two million dollars at an auction.
This artwork shows a special moment in Messi's soccer career, the Champions League final in 2009 when Messi scored the goal.
Messi himself said it was his favorite.
A digital artwork of Lionel Messi's 'most meaningful goal' sold for $1.87 million.
The artwork was created by Refik Anadol.
The artwork commemorates Messi's goal against Manchester United.
The goal occurred in the 2009 UEFA Champions League final.
Messi's goal contributed to FC Barcelona's Champions League victory.
- Who
- The artwork featured Lionel Messi, created by Refik Anadol.
- What
- A digital artwork representing Lionel Messi's favorite goal was sold at auction.
- When
- The artwork was sold recently.
- Where
- The auction was online, managed by Christie's.
- Why
- To commemorate Messi's favorite goal in the 2009 Champions League final.
- Athlete
- Lionel Messi
- Artwork Artist
- Refik Anadol
- Goal Event
- 2009 UEFA Champions League Final
- Opponent
- Manchester United
- Winning Team
- FC Barcelona
- Sale Price
- $1.87 million