LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Pop star Selena Gomez is set to host an auction for a priceless Lionel Messi jersey worn during the 2022 World Cup.
The jersey, donated by Messi himself, is expected to raise substantial funds for the Rare Impact Fund, which supports mental health access and education for young people globally.
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Bidding for the jersey, initially starting at $1,000, has already surpassed $6,000 and is predicted to increase further.
The event, named ‘A Night of Radiance and Reflection,‘ will take place on Wednesday, and there are hints that Messi may attend.
Gomez previously attended an Inter Miami MLS match featuring Messi in September 2023, where her reaction to a crucial save went viral.