Replica World Cup trophy lifted by Lionel Messi up for auction Nov. 7
Brian O'Malley
Brian O'Malley
Sports Reporter · Liverpool, NY
Brian has dedicated over eight years to covering high school athletics across Central New York, previously writing for the Post-Standard. He is a former high school athlete himself, which gives him a unique perspective on the triumphs and challenges young athletes face in the community.
More from Brian →Sports Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM · 1 min read
After the 2022 World Cup in Qatar which Argentina won, the winning team, including captain Lionel Messi, passed a replica trophy around.