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"Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi is the best player in the world and is considered by many the greatest footballer to ever play the game. He is continuously breaking records and is singlehandedly rewriting the FIFA record books." - Rich Bonora, VP of Buiness Development at The Upper Deck Company 
 
 
Why invest in Lionel Messi memorabilia? 
 
Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, he is an Argentine soccer player widely considered one of the greatest of all time, which is why his figure is so sought after in memorabilia. He began his career in the youth categories of Barcelona at the age of 13, spent almost two decades there, and won more than 34 titles. He is continually breaking records and single-handedly rewriting FIFA's record books. He has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards, six Golden Boots (for being the top scorer in European leagues), and was named FIFA's best player in the world on eight occasions. 
 
Tegata 
Lionel Messi is now the sixth athlete to be honored with a unique 'Tegata' memorabilia piece. A 'Tegata' is a traditional Japanese form of memorabilia reserved only for the most superior athletes. Using handmade Japanese Hamada paper, Messi dyed his right hand black and included an authentic ink stamp aligned with traditional craftsmanship. The overall memorabilia, measuring 36" wide by 36" high, includes an inset center of 9.5" by 10.5" on which Messi's hand has been tattooed and is surrounded by a double matte collage-style background featuring images of FC Barcelona. Messi underwent the 'Tegata' process under the supervision of UDA officials and assisted in the manual crafting of 20 authentic and unique stamps for the debut release. The limited edition item is guaranteed authentic through the five-step authentication process of "Upper Deck Authenticated." 
 
World Cup 2022 
Following the thrilling Qatar 2022 final between Argentina and France, items associated with Messi became the most sought after in auction spaces. Searches increased by 345% compared to their usual average. Messi items sold after the exciting final ended with prices that were, on average, 93% higher than their insurance value, highlighting how important an exciting match is to player asset demand. 
 
"Messi-mania" 
Messi's departure from Barcelona to PSG sparked a 1200% increase in searches for Lionel Messi-related collector's items in just one week, reaching its peak on the day he was presented with PSG; the same thing happened when he left PSG for his new team Inter Miami. 
After capturing global attention with his successful stints at Barcelona, PSG, and currently at Inter Miami, the Argentine star caused a frenzy in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, driving up prices. One of his "rare cards" reached a value equivalent to $56,300, transcending football fields. 
 
Auctions 
Lionel Messi wore a football shirt during a 2017 El Clásico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The shirt sold for $450,000, breaking the previous record for a football shirt sold at auction. In 2021, a signed Adidas shoe used by Messi during the 2016-17 season sold for $173,000. The most expensive Lionel Messi autograph was sold in 2021 for the staggering sum of $704,000. The autograph was on a unique memorabilia piece, a Barcelona shirt worn by Messi. The most recent auction was six of the shirts Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's historic campaign at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, including one from their victory over France in the final, sold for $7.8 million. 
 
 
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The price of 77,350 € includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 6,050 €. 71,300 € can be allocated to the asset. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, as well as storage and insurance over the whole investment horizon.

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41502_Memorabilia_"Barcelona, Tegata"_Autographed by Lionel Messi

Since the release of these Messi Tegatas in 2013, the price has increased tenfold. The same phenomenon can also be observed in auctions for collector's items of Lionel Messi.

Return

Sports memorabilia has demonstrated its ability to generate solid returns by providing a sense of connection and nostalgia, and over the past few years, it has even outperformed the performance of the stock markets. 
 
However, there are fluctuations in the market, and the public perception of sports stars is crucial to the appreciation of their collectibles.

Stability

Our 'Barcelona' Tegata is a traditional Japanese souvenir reserved only for the most superior athletes. Using handmade Japanese Hamada paper, Messi dyed his right hand black and included an authentic ink stamp in line with traditional craftsmanship.

"Barcelona, Tegata"  Autographed by Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is now the sixth athlete honored with a unique 'Tegata' memento. Messi, who continually breaks records and rewrites FIFA's record books on his own, underwent the 'Tegata' process under the supervision of UDA officials and assisted in the manual crafting of 20 authentic and unique seals for the debut release.

Track Record

The Upper Deck Company has established itself as a leader in the trading card industry, attracting a loyal fan base and contributing to the vibrant culture of sports and entertainment collectibles worldwide.

The Upper Deck Company is a sports trading card manufacturing company known for producing sports trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. It was founded in 1988 and has become one of the major players in the trading card industry, particularly in the sports sector. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA. Over the years, Upper Deck has established partnerships with various sports leagues and franchises, including the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and others, to produce officially licensed trading cards and related products featuring professional athletes. 
 
In addition to producing sports trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia, The Upper Deck Company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of entertainment trading cards, such as trading cards based on popular movies, television shows, and video games. The company is renowned for its high-quality printing and innovative card designs, often incorporating holographic elements and special inserts to enhance collectability. 
 
Furthermore, Upper Deck has developed various programs to engage collectors and fans, including autograph signings with athletes and celebrities, exclusive trading card releases, and special events. The company also operates an online platform where collectors can buy, sell, and trade cards, as well as access exclusive content and participate in community discussions. 
 
Through its dedication to quality, innovation, and authenticity, The Upper Deck Company has established itself as a leader in the trading card industry, attracting a loyal fan base and contributing to the vibrant culture of sports and entertainment collectibles worldwide.

The Upper Deck Company

Richard has been working as Vice President of Business Development at the Upper Deck Company since 2013. In this role, he oversees the development and growth of profitable new business and plays an important role in defining and developing the organization's long-term strategic goals.

This is a concrete investment opportunity in which we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (The Upper Deck Company) and have thus checked whether a positive return can be expected after deducting all costs for storage and insurance. Furthermore, we have verified the existence, proper storage and insurance of the Tegata.

"Barcelona, Tegata" Autographed by Lionel Messi

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