What was the cloak that Lionel Messi wore to lift the World Cup?

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Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup wearing a black cloak – something that's never happened before

What was the cloak that Lionel Messi wore to lift the World Cup? Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
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Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in a mysterious black cloak, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisting the 35-year-old should wear it.

Messi later took the cloak off during the celebrations but covered his Argentina shirt in the semi-translucent clothing item, in a strange twist to the trophy lift. 

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.