A collection of World Cup memorabilia, featuring Pelé’s 1958 winners’ medal, is anticipated to fetch in excess of £2 million at an upcoming auction.
The prestigious medal, awarded to the legendary footballer during his teenage years, is expected to command up to £500,000 on its own. Brazil won 5-2 in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.
This month, over 450 lots will go under the hammer, including the iconic jersey worn by goalkeeper Peter Shilton at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and the shirt donned by Gordon Banks when he made his famous save against Pelé in 1970.
The auction also boasts items from England’s triumphant 1966 World Cup campaign, such as Banks’ own winners’ medal and Alan Ball’s shirt from the final match.
Organised by sports memorabilia specialists BUDDS, the sale is projected to exceed £2 million in total, following “strong interest” from collectors globally.
(The Whistler)