At the 2022 World Cup trophy presentation ceremony, the Emir of Qatar put a black and gold-trimmed cloak on the 35-year-old superstar Messi. This is the first time in the history of world football that a player has lifted the Cup with a cloak.
Messi is the hottest name in the world at the moment when he and his Argentine teammates became the 2022 World Cup champions. The moment the Argentine superstar lifted the Cup with his teammates made the people of his country and all football fans around the world burst into happiness. In particular, many people also paid attention to the black cloak that Messi wore at that time because this was the first time in history that a player lifted the Cup with a cloak.
Of course, netizens will not ignore this special detail and continuously discuss the origin and meaning of the cloak. So what is it really? And why does it appear on the shoulders of the 2022 World Cup champion?
This shirt is known as Bisht – a traditional Arab cloak. The shirt is made from goat or camel hair. Bisht is worn on important occasions such as Friday prayers, weddings, graduations, or the first day of the new year according to the Islamic calendar.
The robe was reserved for people of high status. According to Arab tradition, the robe with gold embroidery on the hem was called Jasbi Bisht and belonged to the Royals.
It can be seen that Jasbi Bisht is also the shirt that Messi was worn by the Emir of Qatar when presenting the award at the 2022 World Cup final. Notice that the hem of the robe that Messi wore has hand-embroidered gold threads, it is called Jasbi Bisht and belongs to the Royal figures. This is considered the way the host country Qatar honors the outstanding victory of the 35-year-old star who has been crowned world champion after 5 times participating in the World Cup.
As a sign of respect, Messi wore Bisht when receiving the Cup and lifting it at the podium.
