Football memorabilia sale kicks off
A landmark sale of iconic football memorabilia is set to take place at Wembley Stadium later this year when Hansons World Football presents its World Football Auction on April 10.
The auction house said that the event promises to be a defining moment for fans, collectors, investors, and museums alike.

The auction will showcase an array of footballing treasures, including:
- Pele’s 1,000th goal match shirt: Worn by the Brazilian legend during his historic 1,000th goal.
- Diego Maradona’s match-worn and signed shirt: From the 1986 FIFA World Cup warm-up game against Napoli.
- 1950 World Cup winners medal: A rare and highly sought-after medal from Uruguay’s unforgettable triumph in Brazil, marking the birth of the modern FIFA World Cup.
- Wilson Piazza’s match-worn shirt: The Brazil captain’s shirt from the 1974 FIFA World Cup group stage match against Yugoslavia.
- Bust of Sir Geoff Hurst: A sculpture of England’s 1966 World Cup hero, modelled alongside the Jules Rimet Trophy, commemorating a defining moment in England’s football history.
- Brazil to Brazil photographic collection: A collection of signed portraits by award-winning photographer Michael Donald, featuring every FIFA World Cup Final goalscorer from 1950 to 2014.
Hanson said that the auction has already garnered significant interest, attracting enquiries from museums, private collectors and investors from around the globe. Each lot represents not just a piece of football history, but a unique chance to own a treasured artifact that encapsulates the sport’s most unforgettable moments.

Neil Barker, Head of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “The World Football Auction is a celebration of the game’s most legendary moments and players. From Pele to Maradona, from Uruguay’s first World Cup win to the stunning ‘Brazil to Brazil’ collection, this auction offers something extraordinary for every football enthusiast. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a part of football history.”
