Lionel Messi's stunning new boots for Argentina's World Cup opener revealed as Adidas launch gold 'L

LIONEL MESSI'S boots for the World Cup have finally been unveiled.

The Argentina star is preparing for his fifth and likely final World Cup.

And he will line up against Saudi Arabia in style on Tuesday, wearing gold custom-made Adidas boots.

The X Speedportal ‘Leyenda’ boots draw inspiration from the Adidas F30 boots Messi wore at his first World Cup in 2006.

The gold look is complemented by white laces and the iconic Adidas three stripes, also white.

Flashes of Argentina blue also appear on the heel and the studs, with one streak on the front of the boot.

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There are also three black stripes on the inner and Messi's iconic number 10 number on the heel to complete the look.

Messi's preparation for the tournament has been far from ideal after he missed training on Friday.

He then trained alone the next day, sparking fears he could miss the opening game.

The 35-year-old appeared for practice later than the rest of his teammates and took part in a one-on-one session with a coach rather than joining in with the full squad.

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Messi did "solo exercises" and did not touch the ball in his session but he is reportedly okay for the Saudi Arabia clash.

Argentina are unbeaten in 36 games but Messi claims his side are not favourites for the top prize, instead tipping England to win the World Cup.

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