Sold for $4.9 mn, Pele's 1958 jersey becomes 2nd-most expensive; which is first?
Pelé's 1958 World Cup final jersey has been auctioned for $4.9 million, becoming the second-most expensive football shirt ever sold. The record remains held by Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the massive financial value of sports memorabilia and the enduring legacy of football icons.
The No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil great Pelé in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, auction house Sotheby's said on Thursday.Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 years old when he scored twice in Brazil's 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at Rasunda Stadium. He remains the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.According to Sotheby's, the shirt is now the second-most expensive football jersey ever sold at auction.
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