A set of six Argentina jerseys worn by Lionel Messi during his his march to the 2022 FIFA World Cup championship in Qatar, sold at auction Thursday for $7.8 million. The shirts were all worn by the Argentine captain during the first half of the Final victory over France, the Semi-final, Quarter-final, Round of 16, and two of the three Group Stage matches. They … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup Jersey Set Sells for $7.8 Million
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Set of Lionel Messi’s Game Worn 2022 World Cup Jerseys Could Bring 8-Figure Price
A year after Lionel Messi led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title, Sotheby's will offer six of his game-worn jerseys from the tournament. Donned by the Argentine captain during the first half of the Final, Semi-final, Quarter-final, Round of 16, and two of the three Group Stage matches, the set of six white and sky blue Argentina home shirts will be offered in a dedicated … [Read more...] about Set of Lionel Messi’s Game Worn 2022 World Cup Jerseys Could Bring 8-Figure Price
Trading Card Unicorn: Diego Maradona Soccer Set Emerges
A rare Diego Maradona card set has surfaced four decades after it was first printed in Spain. The unique 50-card issue is actually a puzzle of Maradona. He’s shown wearing his Argentina national team jersey during the international friendly match vs England in May of 1980. According to Miami Sport Cards, the puzzle card sets were produced by Mateo Mirete of Spain … [Read more...] about Trading Card Unicorn: Diego Maradona Soccer Set Emerges
Maradona’s “Hand of God”/”Goal of the Century” Jersey Brings $9.2 Million at Auction
The highest priced piece of sports memorabilia is now a soccer jersey. Sotheby’s sold the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored perhaps the two most famous goals in World Cup history for $9,284,536 Tuesday morning, setting a new world record. The price was significantly higher than the $5 million+ pre-sale estimate, but insiders believed the international … [Read more...] about Maradona’s “Hand of God”/”Goal of the Century” Jersey Brings $9.2 Million at Auction
Maradona ‘Goal of the Century/Hand of God’ Jersey Expected to Bring Millions
It may not immeidately come to the minds of North American sports fans as one of the most important jerseys ever worn, but to the rest of the world, it’s about as good as it gets. The blue shirt worn by Argentinian superstar Diego Maradona during the most memorable game of his legendary career is about to go up for auction and could challenge the world record for the … [Read more...] about Maradona ‘Goal of the Century/Hand of God’ Jersey Expected to Bring Millions
News & Notes: Bidding for Ruth Rookie; Collectable to Offer Big Soccer Items, More
Bidding for the PSA 3 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card at Mile High Auction Company surged past $123,000 in the first 24 hours of bidding. investment platform Collectable has announced an exclusive partnership with World Football Collection. Beginning in early 2022 and leading up to the World Cup, Collectable will offer fractional ownership of … [Read more...] about News & Notes: Bidding for Ruth Rookie; Collectable to Offer Big Soccer Items, More
Lionel Messi’s Cleats from Pele Record-Breaking Goal Head to Charity Auction
The cleats worn by Lionel Messi when he broke one of soccer’s greatest records are being auctioned for charity. On December 22, Messi set the mark for most goals scored when playing for a single club when he netted his 644th for FC Barcelona in their game against Real Valladolid. The goal broke the record of fellow icon Pelé. The famous Brazilian scored 643 goals in 665 … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi’s Cleats from Pele Record-Breaking Goal Head to Charity Auction
Mason Greenwood Rookie Cards Ignite Soccer Market
The rumors started swirling around Manchester of a young striker who was said to be a better finisher of a soccer ball than the club's main star, Marcus Rashford, long before Mason Greenwood made his Manchester United debut. By the time Greenwood scored his first goal in the UEFA Europa League in 2019, Mason Greenwood trading cards were already much sought after by those who … [Read more...] about Mason Greenwood Rookie Cards Ignite Soccer Market
Collector From Italy Owns 6,000 Soccer Tickets — Including World Cup Stubs — And Publishes Guide
Matteo Melodia has been called the Indiana Jones of soccer ticket collectors. It’s easy to see why. With more than 6,000 tickets in his personal stash, the 46-year-old Italian native has been digging for soccer artifacts since 1987. Melodia, a native of Milan who moved to Lodi in 2001, claims he has the largest collection of soccer tickets, including stubs from the World … [Read more...] about Collector From Italy Owns 6,000 Soccer Tickets — Including World Cup Stubs — And Publishes Guide
Soccer Icon Akers Consigns Collection to Boost Horse Rescue Foundation
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s first superstar has turned much of her career memorabilia over to auction. Gold medals, game-worn jerseys, trophies and other items from Michelle Akers will be offered by Goldin Auctions beginning September 23. The collection features 60 lots of memorabilia consigned directly by the National Soccer Hall of Famer with a portion … [Read more...] about Soccer Icon Akers Consigns Collection to Boost Horse Rescue Foundation