Adidas Run Out of Lionel Messi Argentina Shirts . . . Sportswear Giant Scrambling to Satisfy 'Extraordinary Demand'

Adidas have run out of Lionel Messi shirts in Argentina colours following the incredible World Cup triumph over France.

Messi's popularity is at an all-time high having spearheaded a thrilling victory in Qatar, scoring twice during the game and notching a penalty in the shootout - receiving a hero's welcome when he returned home. 

It was pure ecstasy for Messi and his supporters, with the 35-year-old adding the one trophy to his cabinet that had eluded him. 

Adidas have run out of Lionel Messi shirts in Argentina colours following the incredible World Cup triumph over France.

The sportswear giant said: 'We are working to meet the extraordinary demand for jerseys and more stock will be available soon.'

Even before the World Cup final, it was incredibly difficult for fans to purchase official Messi shirts. 

The Adidas website showed up as 'sold out', while other resale sites such as Amazon were also out of stock.