Writing about Lionel Messi is something of an absurdist exercise. He is the most revered and respected player in the world’s most popular sport. His is an ungodly combination of vision and situational awareness, obscene ball control while dribbling, inch-perfect passing, lethal finishing ability and physical toughness. Messi is the platonic ideal of a superstar. (Full … [Read more...] about Lucky 11 – Lionel Messi’s Rookie Cards
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Woman Dumps Husband’s Valuable Collection After Spotting Him at Game with Mystery Blond
You’ve heard the saying “happy wife, happy life,” right? Englishman Paul Cohen apparently didn’t take it to heart and now his $50,000 collection of old programs and ticket stubs is gone. According to London-based Fabulous Digital, Cohen’s wife Sherry got a tip from a friend watching on TV that her husband and father of their two children was at a soccer match, sitting … [Read more...] about Woman Dumps Husband’s Valuable Collection After Spotting Him at Game with Mystery Blond
Game Issued, Signed US Soccer Jerseys to Benefit Harvey Relief
U.S. Soccer and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association are holding an auction of game-issued, autographed jerseys from last week's World Cup qualifying match against Costa Rica, with all proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and other impacted areas. All 23 players’ jerseys are in the auction, which is live on the … [Read more...] about Game Issued, Signed US Soccer Jerseys to Benefit Harvey Relief
Cleat Cards Coming to Panini Flawless Soccer
It's definitely a first. Panini America's first attempt at bringing ultra-high end cards to soccer arrives in June with 2016 Flawless Soccer. Panini showed off some of the cards from the 'Studs' inserts, which will include pieces of the shoes worn by international stars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and others. Soccer cards and soccer memorabilia have been … [Read more...] about Cleat Cards Coming to Panini Flawless Soccer
USA Soccer Jersey Auction for Disabled Veterans
The U.S. Men’s National Team’s autographed game-worn jerseys from the Veterans Day match against France are now available via an online auction with all proceeds going to benefit the Disabled American Veterans organization. Following the match against France on Nov. 11 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, all 18 players who dressed for the match signed their own jerseys, … [Read more...] about USA Soccer Jersey Auction for Disabled Veterans
Sports Memorabilia Company Ranks High Among All Retailers
Online sports memorabilia e-retailer, SportsMemorabilia.com , was recently named to the 2011 Internet Retailer 500 list in two categories. With projected sales of $16 million in 2011, company executives have transformed a small website, purchased in 2006, into one of the fastest growing e-retailers in the sports memorabilia market. SportsMemorabilia.com specializes in … [Read more...] about Sports Memorabilia Company Ranks High Among All Retailers
Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market
It may fight with baseball for the attention of Americans but in the rest of the world, the World Cup is beyond huge. Topps and Panini are busy cranking out card and sticker sets to coincide with the Cup...and the interest and sales overseas are staggering. Topps is launching its World Stars trading card game which will feature cards depicting "football" stars from all … [Read more...] about Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market
Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Just ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Upper Deck soccer set is hitting store shelves. “Not only does this year’s effort include many of the top names in Major League Soccer, but it pinpoints specific players from around the globe who will be representing their respective countries in next month’s FIFA World Cup competition," said Jason Mesherah of Upper … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set