FIFA World Cup: Sterling and Messi's Signature Boots

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will include new distinctive studs that Lionel Messi will don.

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To honour the Argentine superstar, Adidas presented the Leyenda boot bundle.

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The boots are said to have been inspired by Messi's +F50.6 Tunit footwear from his first World Cup in 2006.

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Inside the boots are the colours of the national flag of Argentina and a wide gold colour scheme.

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Raheem Sterling of England will compete at the 2022 World Cup sporting Stone Island football boots.

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During the competition in Qatar, Sterling will wear Furon V7 footwear.

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A full gear is also part of the collection in addition to the boots.

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