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What is the garment Messi wore prior to lifting the World Cup?

The garment Messi wore prior to accepting the World Cup is called a 'bisht' and it is an outer garment worn in predominantly Arab countries. The name is derived from the Akkadian word bishtu which means 'nobility' or 'prestige'.

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The online commentary, some of it quite derogatory, regarding the black robe that Lionel Messi wore prior to accepting the World Cup actually necessitated explaining the significance of the garment for context.