Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
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"Today's result is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest footballers of all time."
— Brendan Hawkes , Executive
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Brendan Hawkes is Sotheby's head of sports strategy and development.
Retired English football star and global icon.
Diego Maradona was an Argentine footballer and manager, often hailed as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Pele is a legendary Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
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A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
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