A jersey worn by Brazilian football icon Pele during the 1958 World Cup final recently fetched a high price at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, selling for $4.9 million (approximately 4.28 million euros). This sale marks the second most valuable football jersey sold at auction, following an Argentinian jersey worn by Diego Maradona. Maradona’s jersey, from his 1986 World Cup goal famously dubbed the “Hand of God” against England, sold for 7.1 million pounds (8.36 million euros) in 2022.
The sale of the Pele jersey was particularly noteworthy as it represented the highest value realized for any of Pele’s memorabilia at auction. Following ten bids from more than five bidders, the price significantly surpassed its previous sale record. Notably, this specific Pele jersey had been sold in 2004 for only $105,600 (92,308 euros).
The record-breaking price highlights the enduring collectible value associated with iconic sporting moments and legendary athletes. The auction results underscore the continued global demand for items connected to football history. The final sale of the Pele jersey for nearly five million dollars solidifies its place among the most valuable pieces of sporting history sold to date.
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