{"id":22905,"date":"2026-07-17T12:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/messi-or-ronaldo-caviar-made-footballs-greatest-rivalry-an-expensive-24-karat\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:45:39","slug":"messi-or-ronaldo-caviar-made-footballs-greatest-rivalry-an-expensive-24-karat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/messi-or-ronaldo-caviar-made-footballs-greatest-rivalry-an-expensive-24-karat\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi or Ronaldo? Caviar made football\u2019s greatest rivalry an expensive 24-karat\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic Messi or Ronaldo? Caviar made football\u2019s greatest rivalry an expensive 24-karat\u2026<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Caviar has moved football\u2019s greatest debate onto another fiercely contested battlefield. The Android versus iPhone discussion is getting more heated by adding Ronaldo and Messi to the mix. The luxury-device company\u2019s new Legends collection pairs Lionel Messi with a customized Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while Cristiano Ronaldo gets an iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both designs use handcrafted cloisonn\u00e9 enamel and 24-karat gold plating, with prices starting at $18,382 for Messi\u2019s foldable and $15,974 for Ronaldo\u2019s iPhone.<\/p>\n

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The Messi edition covers Samsung\u2019s upcoming foldable in Argentina\u2019s white and sky-blue colors. His enamel portrait occupies most of the rear panel, surrounded by gold-plated outlines, the number 10, and Argentine national symbols. Even the included Caviar key receives 24-karat gold plating.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo\u2019s version uses Portugal\u2019s red and green, with the forward\u2019s portrait, number 7, and national coat of arms sitting against sharp geometric lines. Its frame and key design elements also receive 24-karat gold plating. Buyers can choose an iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max with storage ranging from 256GB to 2TB.<\/p>\n

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Caviar will produce only 19 examples of each design. The company offers personalized engravings, altered design details, logos, and custom packaging, while each phone includes a one-year Caviar warranty. Expected shipping can take up to one week.<\/p>\n

There is one particularly unusual detail. Samsung has yet to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that forms the foundation of Messi\u2019s edition. Its next Galaxy Unpacked event takes place on July 22, leaving Caviar ready to accept orders before Samsung has formally introduced the underlying device.<\/p>\n

That also makes the Messi model the pricier option. The $18,382 starting price exceeds Ronaldo\u2019s entry-level iPhone by more than $2,400. Buying both would cost at least $34,356, before storage upgrades or personalized modifications enter the conversation.<\/p>\n

Caviar has plenty of experience finding new ways to make expensive electronics dramatically less attainable. Its previous creations include an $18,200 gold-covered Huawei Mate XT, a $40,000 Vision Pro modification, and an iPhone case containing a genuine Tyrannosaurus rex tooth fragment.<\/p>\n