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
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No Rookies, No Autos… No Problem! The Future Belongs to Kylian Mbappé
There is a poison chalice that media and fans can’t help but pass to any gifted young star: “The next…” Before Michael Jordan had ever hinted at a desire to try his hand at minor league baseball, NBA observers were foisting the “next Jordan” label onto every ultra-athletic wing that entered the league. The work of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James put the moniker out to pasture, … [Read more...] about No Rookies, No Autos… No Problem! The Future Belongs to Kylian Mbappé
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
Lionel Messi Signed Card from Prizm Sold for $13,899
A 1/1 Lionel Messi signed card from Panini's World Cup Prizm issue has sold for what is believed to be the highest price ever for a modern issue soccer trading card. The Black Prizm card featuring the autograph of the international superstar from Argentina was the prime pull from the product, which launched in May. According to Panini, the buyer was a … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi Signed Card from Prizm Sold for $13,899
Neymar Jr. Auction to Help Bring Clean Water to Those in Need
Turning on your faucet for a glass of water at home or a shower may be routine for you but for millions around the world, clean water is a luxury. One of the world’s biggest soccer stars is hoping an online auction and Paypal fundraising effort will help bring water to those who desperately need it. Brazilian and FC Barcelona soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has … [Read more...] about Neymar Jr. Auction to Help Bring Clean Water to Those in Need
What’s Hot in the Shop: 2014 Panini Prizm World Cup (Really)
If you would have asked me if I would have ever sat down and put together a piece on soccer cards, I might have gone John McEnroe “YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!” on you. The 2014 World Cup matches are not scheduled to begin until June 12 with the finals booked for July 13. On May 7, Panini Prizm landed in hobby shops with a response usually reserved for high-end NFL releases in 2012 … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: 2014 Panini Prizm World Cup (Really)