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[Saba Sports News] According to the latest reports from Spanish media, a Lionel Messi Barcelona player card recently sold for a staggering price of $1.5 million at an auction. It is reported that this is a rookie card from the 2004/05 season, which was Messi’s first season playing for Barcelona. This transaction not only marks personal glory but also signifies that football collectibles have entered the high-priced echelon alongside top-tier basketball and baseball cards, highlighting Messi’s central role in modern sports business and culture. We believe this reflects not only recognition of Messi’s career but also the heat and potential of the football trading card collection market. The scarcity, influence, and global fanbase associated with Messi’s debut season collectively drove this card’s astronomical price. Messi won numerous honors during his many years at Barcelona. He won a total of 35 official trophies with Barca, covering all top competitions at the club level and achieving a full sweep of honors, making him one of the players with the most titles in Barcelona’s history.