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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Messi to Íbis” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 228 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Messi to Íbis” meme mean?
It is club humor: laughing at yourself to win sympathy and attention. People point to it when they mean an outrageous offer made to a star.
Where does the “Messi to Íbis” meme come from?
Íbis Sport Club, from Pernambuco, posted on June 30, 2021, as Messi's contract with FC Barcelona was running out, a fifteen-year contract offer starting July 1, 2021. According to ESPN, the terms included a ban on scoring many goals or being a champion, on pain of termination, a ban on wearing the number 10, which belongs to club legend Mauro Shampoo, and an oath to say three times in front of a mirror that Pelé is better than Maradona. The club bills itself as the worst in the world.
- 2021On June 30, Íbis posts its fifteen-year joke offer to Messi.
How to use the “Messi to Íbis” meme
- My boss offered me a Messi-at-Íbis deal: no bonus and no succeeding.
- For that salary you want me to sign a Messi-at-Íbis contract?
- They made Messi an Íbis-style offer and the whole internet laughed.
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The “Messi to Íbis” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Messi to Íbis” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Messi to Íbis comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What was Íbis's offer to Messi?
A joke contract the club posted on June 30, 2021, with absurd clauses.
Why is Íbis the worst team in the world?
That is how the club describes itself, as self-mockery.
Did Messi reply to Íbis?
The source read mentions no reply from Messi: the offer was a social media joke.
How do I get the Messi to Íbis meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Messi to Íbis” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Messi to Íbis card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Free agent Messi offered contract by 'worst team in the world' (ESPN) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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