Messi’s Barcelona Contract on a Napkin for Sale

The paper napkin that secured a deal between international soccer star Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona’s team will be auctioned at a starting price of £300,000 ($381,500). 

The artifact was offered to international auction house Bonhams on behalf of Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli. Fans will be able to participate in the online auction from March 18-27. 

At age 13, Messi moved from Argentina to Barcelona to play in FC Barcelona’s under-14 soccer team. Agents and coaches were initially hesitant to sign Messi due to a number of things, including his young age, height…