Brazil football legend Pele, the only player to win three World Cups, is to auction off his personal collection of memorabilia.
Brazil football legend Pele, the only player to win three World Cups, is to auction off his personal collection of memorabilia.
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His collection includes a replica of the Jules Rimet trophy -- awarded to him after winning the 1970 final -- and is the most valuable item on sale at the auction in London. It is expected to sell for $600,000.
His collection includes a replica of the Jules Rimet trophy -- awarded to him after winning the 1970 final -- and is the most valuable item on sale at the auction in London. It is expected to sell for $600,000.
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Here Pele is pictured in a New York Cosmos jacket, his match worn jerseys from his time with the American club between 1975 and 1977 are expected to attract bids of up to $10,000.
Here Pele is pictured in a New York Cosmos jacket, his match worn jerseys from his time with the American club between 1975 and 1977 are expected to attract bids of up to $10,000.
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Pictured wearing a Santos jersey in 1961, a similar shirt is also estimated to attract bids of $10,000. A "conservative estimate" on the 2000-item collection has been placed at $5.1 million.
Pictured wearing a Santos jersey in 1961, a similar shirt is also estimated to attract bids of $10,000. A "conservative estimate" on the 2000-item collection has been placed at $5.1 million.
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A 17-year-old Pele is pictured during the 1958 World Cup quarterfinals against Wales. The Brazilian also holds the world record for the youngest player to appear in and score in a World Cup final.
A 17-year-old Pele is pictured during the 1958 World Cup quarterfinals against Wales. The Brazilian also holds the world record for the youngest player to appear in and score in a World Cup final.
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