A Goal in Life
Leo Messi x Refik Anadol
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Event date 8 - 24 July -
Event location New York
Christie’s and Inter Miami CF presents a partnership for the ages — between global football icon Lionel Messi and the ground-breaking contemporary artist Refik Anadol to produce an unprecedented work of art.
For the very first time, Messi has selected the most meaningful goal of his legendary 20-year career — his unforgettable header against Manchester United in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. That iconic moment is now being reimagined by Anadol in an immersive, AI-driven artwork that merges match data, biometric signals and emotional memory to redefine the boundaries of art, technology and sport.
The final piece will be unveiled on 11 June, ahead of its auction. Christie's will host an online auction of the artwork from July 8 to 24, with all proceeds going to charitable initiatives, including an education-focused partnership between the Inter Miami CF Foundation (IMCFF) and UNICEF, supporting access to quality education programs for children across five countries in Latin America and the Caribbeann.
For the very first time, Messi has selected the most meaningful goal of his legendary 20-year career — his unforgettable header against Manchester United in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. That iconic moment is now being reimagined by Anadol in an immersive, AI-driven artwork that merges match data, biometric signals and emotional memory to redefine the boundaries of art, technology and sport.
The final piece will be unveiled on 11 June, ahead of its auction. Christie's will host an online auction of the artwork from July 8 to 24, with all proceeds going to charitable initiatives, including an education-focused partnership between the Inter Miami CF Foundation (IMCFF) and UNICEF, supporting access to quality education programs for children across five countries in Latin America and the Caribbeann.