Ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card sells for over $550K
An ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card has been sold for over $550,000 at auction. The card, which is one of only ten copies, features a piece of Messi's match-worn boot and is graded as a near mint collectible. This sale highlights the growing market for sports memorabilia, particularly items associated with iconic athletes like Messi.
- ▪The signed Lionel Messi trading card sold for $551,093.46 at Heritage Auctions.
- ▪Only ten copies of this card exist, making it one of the rarest Messi memorabilia items.
- ▪The card includes a relic from Messi's match-worn boots, adding to its value.
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Sports Ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card sells for over $550K By Charlie Fenton, SWNS Published May 19, 2026, 3:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: An ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card has sold for $551,093.46 at auction. The 2015 Panini Flawless Sole Of The Game Lionel Messi collectable sold for the astonishing amount after an intense online bidding war at Heritage Auctions Spring Sports Catalogue Auction. The unique card also contains an incredible relic – part of one of the iconic Argentine talesman’s match-worn boots.
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