Lawyer from Oman offers big bucks for Messi’s much-discussed World Cup outfit | world Cup of football

Much has been said and written about the Bisht, the Arab outfit, which Lionel Messi wore after the World Cup Final. The traditional dress is a symbol of royalty and luxury and is worn only on special occasions. And as a sign of respect – Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani recognized Messi as a warrior for his country.

But many saw this as an opportunistic attempt by Qatar to put itself in the spotlight. Criticizing FIFA and the country, TV studios have been critical of it. BBC presenter Gary Lineker said: “It’s a shame they’re covering up Messi’s Argentine jersey at the moment.” “You take a big moment out of the player,” ex-footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger joined him at Germany’s ARD studio. “It wasn’t a successful business.” “How to screw up one of the most historic photos ever,” wrote Goal journalist Charles Watt.

In addition, they – in theory – also broke their own rules. After all, point 27.2 of the Official FIFA Regulations regarding World Cup equipment states: “During the FIFA Finals, separate winning clothing may be worn on the field only after the following official FIFA activities: award ceremony, official FIFA photos and official media. performances. Only then can the formal clothes be removed.” The bisht falls under those special garments.

In any case, it has become the most famous bisht in the world, worn by the best football player in the world. And they have a lot of money for that. A lawyer from Oman offered at least $1 million (€937,000). “From the Sultanate of Oman, I congratulate you on winning the World Cup in Qatar,” Ahmed Al Barwani, a lawyer and member of parliament, wrote on Twitter. The bisht is a symbol of chivalry and wisdom. I offer you a million dollars to give me this bisht.

Al-Barwani told The National newspaper: “I was in the stadium and watched live how the Emir of Qatar gave Messi the bisht.” “That moment told the world that we are here, that this is our culture.”

If he could afford a bisht, Ahmad al-Barwani would not wear the robe himself. “It will be on display to celebrate that moment of pride, to help us relive it, and also to remind us that we can do anything.”