Lionel Messi will have new boots coming out soon as the presale is this Friday.

Lionel Messi’s and Neymar’s influence in football is unlike that of other footballers in the world. Many Messi and Neymar fans like to purchase boots and jerseys that they wear. A month ago, Neymar teamed up with Puma to release the Neymar Jr FUTURE Creativity pack, which features some colorful boots. Lionel Messi will soon come out with new boots but for a greater cause than the previous cleats he has worn in his career. Messi has partnered with Planet to release new boots in the $Planet platform, and the cleats will be tokenized real-world assets, also known as an RWA.

The replica cleats exist as a physical item and as a digital token that can be traded on the blockchain. Planet wrote on X about the goal of these blue cleats, which is to promote this new project with Lionel Messi. Planet wrote, “The Messi boot collectible is more than just an RWA—it’s a statement for positive change. These collectables are crafted from materials recycled from the Paraná River in Messi’s hometown (Rosario, Argentina), embodying a commitment to environmental sustainability. The transformation of these materials into unique collectables is fully documented and audited, offering a transparent and authentic journey from river debris to your hands.”

Planet also told the fans what they would receive if they purchase a replica Messi cleat. The statement reads, “With every purchase of our Messi boot replica, you don’t just receive a product; you receive a digital certificate of authenticity. Powered by blockchain technology, this certificate ensures transparency and traceability, guaranteeing that your purchase is an authentic piece of eco-conscious art endorsed by Messi himself.”

Messi is back training with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi was seen in Inter Miami’s team training ahead of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 against Nashville SC. The aggregate score is currently 2-2, and the second leg will be played at Chase Stadium. Messi is expected to start along with Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez, and Jordi Alba.