Australia's Socceroos midfielder Devlin landed Messi's iconic jersey after Australia's 2-1 defeat to Argentina at Qatar 2022.

What happened?

The prized memento is now locked up in a bank back home. Devlin told Sky Sports: “The jersey is locked up in a bank back home, so I don’t even know where it is to be honest – my family took care of that and I have no idea where it is.”

Why it matters for Australia

Devlin added that seeing Messi perform in the flesh was “super strange”. He was “gutted” when Messi scored his goal, but it was “such a Lionel Messi goal”.

What comes next?

Argentina went on to defeat the Netherlands and Croatia, with Messi scoring in each match. They will face France in the World Cup final on Sunday. | Team | Score | | Australia | 1 | | Argentina | 2 |

Devlin's story provides a unique glimpse into the Socceroos' experience at Qatar 2022. The team's performance was marked by a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16. As Australia looks to the future, Devlin's story serves as a reminder of the team's determination and perseverance.