Messi's Signed Jersey Fetches 23 Million Pesos at Charity Auction for Disabled Rugby Team
At the Palermo Agricultural Exhibition in Argentina, a national team jersey signed by Lionel Messi was auctioned for 23 million Argentine pesos (approximately $20,000 USD). The signature was facilitated by Argentine national team coach Pablo Aimar, who has ties to the organizing Mondino family. The starting bid was 500,000 pesos, but fierce competition drove the price up. Livestock businessman Sergio Amuchástegui from Río Cuarto won the jersey, outbidding a rival from Monte Maíz who dropped out at 22 million pesos. All proceeds will go to the Cabre Rugby Team, an inclusive sports project founded in 2021 that helps young people with disabilities integrate into society through rugby. Project leader Salvador Mosso noted the team has already represented Argentina at the 'Mixed Ability' World Cup in Spain. Amuchástegui stated he will keep the jersey and refused offers from collectors, emphasizing the social responsibility of his industry.
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