Lionel Messi's World Cup trophy lift will go down as one of football's most iconic moments.

The Argentine superstar achieved his lifelong dream last Sunday after a final that is also forever etched into sporting history.

Argentina and France's battle at Qatar's Lusail Stadium really was one for the ages.

Messi scored a brace, Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick, Emiliano Martinez memorably thwarted Randal Kolo Muani in the the third minute of stoppage-time in extra-time and the South American side won on penalties.

The drama in the last 40 minutes of the match was like something out of a Hollywood movie and it made Messi's trophy lift even more special.

But before the Paris Saint-Germain forward was able to bring Jules Rimet's masterpiece over to his jubilant teammates, he was dressed in a bisht by Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar.

A bisht is a traditional long cloak which is worn during times of celebration in the Middle East region.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina is presented with a traditional robe by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, while Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, looks on during the awards ceremony after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The image of Messi in a bisht reverberated around the world and the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has now received an enormous offer for the now famous item of clothing.

Ahmed Al Barwani, a lawyer and member of parliament in Oman, is eager for the garment to remain in the Middle East.

As such, he's offered Messi a whopping $1 million for the bisht.

Messi's mega-money offer for World Cup final bisht

Al Barwani wrote in a Twitter post: “From the Sultanate of Oman I congratulate you for winning the World Cup Qatar 2022 … the Arabic bisht, a symbol of chivalry and wisdom.

"I'm offering you $1 million in return for that bisht.”

Surely that's too good to turn down for Messi, right?

Al Barwani: 'This moment told the world that were are here'

In an interview with The National, Al Barwani elaborated on his reasons behind the offer and also stated the bisht would not be worn again.

Instead, it would be displayed to celebrate a moment of pride for the Middle East.

“I was at the stadium watching that moment live when the Emir of Qatar gave Messi the bisht," Al Barwani said.

"This moment told the world that were are here, and this is our culture, please know it well. This tournament was a source of pride and has highlighted important facts about how we didn’t forget about Palestine and that Arabs are one and united.

“It will be displayed to commemorate that moment of pride, and to help us relive it, and to also remind us that we can [do anything].”

Quiz: Can you name all 30 of these 'streets won't forget' players from World Cups?

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