New Delhi, May 28th 2026: India’s first certified sports collectibles platform, LEGXI, has announced its first international association with the Argentine Football Association, bringing officially licensed, exclusive hand-signed limited-edition collectibles from Argentina’s World Cup-winning football six stars, including Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez, Julián Alvarez, Enzo Fernández, Lautaro Martínez and Rodrigo De Paul, across 8 collectible categories. The exclusive AFA Edition collectibles will go live on LEGXI’s official website from June 11th onwards, with PAN India delivery available for customers across the country.
The partnership marks a significant milestone for India’s emerging sports collectibles market, positioning LEGXI at the forefront of building a credible and structured collectibles ecosystem in the country. Through this association with the Argentine Football Association, Indian fans and collectors will gain access to officially licensed and signed collectibles from football stars, thus bringing exclusive global sports collectibles experiences to India.
Launched in December 2025, LEGXI was founded by three aspiring cricketers, Rubal Gill (CEO), Bhavish Survya (Founder & CXO) and Yuvraj Pokhrel (COO), with the vision of building India’s first credible and premium sports collectibles ecosystem. Driven by their shared passion for sports, the founders aim to preserve and celebrate iconic athletes and sporting moments through authentic collectibles. The brand had further strengthened its early momentum by bringing in Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh as an early partner and shareholder, reinforcing LEGXI’s vision of creating meaningful, athlete-led collectibles for sports fans across various sports genres.
Speaking on the association, Arshdeep Singh, Indian Cricketer said “I connected with LEGXI’s vision from the very beginning. What impressed me most was the way the team was building a genuine community for sports collectors. Back then the vision was big, today seeing LEGXI partner with AFA and grow at this pace feels a bit surreal
The ambition, speed and authenticity with which the team is building is exciting to watch. They understand sports fans , their emotions, memories and moments they want to collect and thankfully, they are taking the brand ahead faster than some of my batting innings. Happy to be part of a platform that is building something truly meaningful for sports culture in India and beyond.
Leandro Petersen, Chief Commercial Officer, Argentine Football Association (AFA) said, “India is home to one of the world’s most passionate and rapidly growing sports fan communities, and we see immense potential in the market for authentic fan engagement experiences. LEGXI, founded by sports enthusiasts themselves, brings a strong understanding of fan culture and the growing demand for authentic sports collectibles in India. Through this collaboration, we look forward to creating deeper connections with Indian fans by bringing them closer to the legacy, passion and iconic moments of Argentine football through officially licensed pieces”.
Mr Rubal Gill, CEO, LEGXI, expressed, “We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Argentine Football Association, marking a defining milestone for LEGXI and India’s growing sports collectibles ecosystem. We believe sports collectibles are more than just products, they capture emotion, legacy and iconic sporting moments that fans deeply connect with. Through this association, we aim to preserve this moment into timeless collectibles that ignite passion today and inspire generations tomorrow. “India’s collectibles market is valued at over ₹1 lakh crore, yet sports collectibles remain highly underpenetrated despite the country’s massive sports fan base. The Indian sports collectibles market is estimated at nearly ₹3,000 crore, compared to the global market valued at $30–35 billion. Despite housing one of the world’s largest sports audiences, India
contributes less than 1% to the global sports collectibles ecosystem. LEGXI aims to bridge this gap by building a trusted and authentic sports collectibles platform for Indian fans and collectors.
LEGXI is also set to introduce a wider range of exclusive non-signed collectibles for Argentine football fans throughout the year. While the brand has already secured key international partnerships, its immediate focus remains on expanding and strengthening India’s sports collectibles ecosystem.
About LEGXI
LEGXI is India’s first certified sports collectibles platform focused on creating authentic, premium-quality signed and unsigned sports collectibles through official partnerships with athletes and sports bodies. Founded in 2025 by aspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts, LEGXI aims to transform iconic sporting moments into timeless legacies while building a trusted ecosystem around sports fandom, athlete storytelling, and collector culture in India.
Every signed collectible is individually hand-signed by the athlete, with no printed or reproduced signatures used. Produced in limited quantities, each collectible carries a unique edition number for authenticity and exclusivity. To further enhance transparency and trust, LEGXI is also developing a digital ownership verification platform enabling collectors to securely verify ownership and access digital certificates.
