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What was the black cloak Lionel Messi wore lifting the World Cup trophy? Arabic robe tradition explained | Goal.com UK
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What is a Bisht? The black cloak Lionel Messi wore to lift the World Cup trophy after Argentina beat France
Ben Jacobs on Twitter: "For those asking, the robe Messi was wearing on the podium is a bisht. It's ceremonial rather than royal. It's usually worn by dignitaries at weddings and other
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Messi's black Qatari robe at World Cup trophy lift draws mixed reactions from fans | The Times of Israel
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Lionel Messi's black cloak: a brief history of the bisht, given to the superstar after his World Cup triumph
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Way to Ruin an Iconic Image" - Lionel Messi's Mysterious Black Robe After World Cup Win Steals the Show - Sportsmanor
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Explained: Why Messi was presented a black robe after FIFA World Cup final | Football News - Hindustan Times
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Why Lionel Messi was forced to cover Argentina shirt with Qatari bisht during trophy lift - Mirror Online
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