adidas Crowns Lionel Messi's Argentina Farewell With a Gold-Trimmed "Sol de Mayo" Jersey
Messi’s signature logo takes the place of the Performance mark, while CLIMACOOL+ fabric keeps the kit built for match day.
Summary
adidas has created a special edition Argentina jersey for Lionel Messi's final international appearance on October 6
A reworked Sun of May graphic runs across the front and back, set against sky blue and white with gold accents on the crest, numbering and trim
The wider collection adds pre-match apparel, culture wear, shorts and socks that carry the same flag-inspired design language off the pitch
adidas has unveiled the Argentina Messi Special Edition Collection, a commemorative range anchored by the match jersey Argentina will wear for Lionel Messi‘s farewell international appearance on October 6. The kit pairs the brand’s current performance tech with symbols drawn straight from the Argentine flag, giving one of football’s most decorated international careers a send-off built to be worn in competition rather than framed on a wall.
The centerpiece graphic is the Sun of May, Argentina’s national emblem, redrawn at scale so it stretches across both the chest and the back of the shirt. The familiar sky blue and white base stays intact, but gold now runs through the federation crest, the player numbering and the trim, a nod to the trophies that have marked Messi’s run with the national team. The most telling swap sits on the chest: the standard adidas Performance logo is gone, replaced by Messi’s personal signature logo, a rare move that underlines how closely the player and brand are tied.
The finishing touches lean commemorative. A dedicated sign-off places the number 10 inside a pair of laurel branches alongside the Sol de Mayo, turning the shirt’s smallest details into a record of who it was made for.
Under the symbolism, this is a genuine match shirt. adidas built it on its latest CLIMACOOL+ platform, using stretch fabrics engineered with 3D body mapping to move air where players run hottest, boost breathability and pull moisture away during high-tempo, high-heat games. Perforations through the three-stripe panels and mesh zones placed at key points push airflow and comfort further.
The timing gives the jersey its weight. Messi captained Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title in Qatar in an adidas kit, a win that followed back-to-back Copa América trophies in 2021 and 2024. He also stands as the national team’s all-time leader in both appearances and goals. Gold trim on a farewell shirt reads less as decoration and more as a summary of that résumé.
Beyond the match kit, adidas is rolling out a fuller Messi x Argentina lineup for supporters. Pre-match pieces carry Sun of May and flag-derived graphics, while the culture wear range moves that same visual language into everyday lifestyle silhouettes, with shorts and socks rounding out the offering.
The Argentina Messi Special Edition Collection is available now at adidas stores, select retailers and online.
