EFEBy Pilar Thomas London Messi's boots ready to set record off the pitch A pair of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi are displayed at Christies Auction House in London, Britain, 28 April 2021. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL An auction house worker poses with a pair of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi boots, that are displayed at Christies Auction House in London, Britain, 28 April 2021. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL After Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona to break Pele’s record for most goals with a single club, he decided to donate the boots he wore when he achieved the milestone. Messi netted the goal to help his side grab a sweeping 0-3 away victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga in late December 2020.