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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Lionel Messi’s first contract with Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, which was signed on a napkin, has been auctioned by Bonhams, a privately owned international auction house.<\/p>\n

The Argentine star’s first contract with the Spanish club was signed on a standard Spanish napkin in September 2000, when he was 13.<\/p>\n

The auction is currently at \u00a3220,000 ($274,500) and bidding will end on May 17.<\/p>\n

Messi won eight Ballon d’Or awards, the most coveted personal trophy for footballers.<\/p>\n

The Argentine superstar has broken numerous records, including Barcelona\u2019s all-time top scorer. In 2012, he achieved a historic feat by scoring 91 goals in all competitions, surpassing the previous record held by Gerd Muller.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old won numerous titles at Barcelona, including 10 Spanish La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles.<\/p>\n

He has won 44 trophies including the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup with Argentina.<\/p>\n

In 2022, he captained Argentina to win the World Cup in the 2022 final against France in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw at Doha’s Lusail Stadium.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mauritius<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Mauritius. Lionel Messi’s first contract with Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, which was signed on a napkin, has been auctioned by Bonhams, a privately owned international auction house. The Argentine star’s first contract with the Spanish club was signed on a standard Spanish napkin in September 2000, when he was 13. 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