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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Infamous ‘Hand of God' shirt from England clash with Maradona up for auction for £300k along with Pele World Cup medal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE England jersey worn by Peter Shilton during the infamous Hand of God 1986 World Cup quarter-final is going under the hammer. Shilton's grey-and-blue No 1 goalkeeper top, that will forever be remembered for that iconic moment by Diego Maradona in Mexico City 39 years ago, has been valued at £200,000 to £300,000. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Peter Shilton's jersey from the 'Hand of God' moment is up for sale at auctino Credit: PA:Press Association 2 It could fetch as much as £300,000 Credit: PA It is part of a treasure trove of football memorabilia to be sold on behalf of Graham Budd Auctions during the 2026 World Cup finals in North and Central America. Other items available to buy in 12 months' time include Brazilian legend Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal, which is valued at £300,000 to £500,000. Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winners' medal from the 4-2 final triumph over West Germany at Wembley could fetch between £220,000 and 300,000. The No 7 long-sleeved match shirt worn by the late Alan Ball in that clash is priced at £150k-£200k. And a complete set of 1966 World Cup ticket stubs for all 32 matches has been valued at £7,000 to £10,000. England's 125-cap record-holder Shilton, 75, sold his kit to a private collector following their controversial finals exit. A special launch event in Manchester takes place today and several items from the collection will be showcased at Premier League and Championship grounds throughout the year. David Convery, head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, said: 'Items like this don't come up for sale normally. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'The impact of Peter Shilton — and other greats like Pele — has been felt by the generations of footballers and fans that have followed, on an international scale. 'Pele remains the youngest World Cup goalscorer of all time. Neymar SENT OFF for attempting to score Maradona-style Hand of God goal ours after old club PSG win Champions League 'The infamous 1986 Hand of God quarter-final is a match of huge cultural and political significance. 'It's a privilege to have them pass through our hands. 'As part of this year-long consignment drive, we'll visit the clubs that hosted 1966 World Cup matches, where the public will get a chance to view some of these iconic lots. 'Bring along your own memorabilia to be valued by our specialist team. 'You never know what treasure you might already have at home.' The late Diego Maradona scored two goals — the first with his hand, the second with a sensational 40-yard dribble — as Argentina eliminated Bobby Robson's Three Lions from the '86 finals. Tunisian referee Ali Ben Nasser failed to spot the deliberate handball by the cheating Argies captain — who died aged 60 in November 2020 — and the controversy still rages. Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge nabbed Maradona's blue Argentina match shirt following the 2-1 Three Lions defeat. He stored it in his attic before it sold for £7.1MILLION — the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Infamous ‘Hand of God' shirt from England clash with Maradona up for auction for £300k along with Pele World Cup medal
THE England jersey worn by Peter Shilton during the infamous Hand of God 1986 World Cup quarter-final is going under the hammer. Shilton's grey-and-blue No 1 goalkeeper top, that will forever be remembered for that iconic moment by Diego Maradona in Mexico City 39 years ago, has been valued at £200,000 to £300,000. It is part of a treasure trove of football memorabilia to be sold on behalf of Graham Budd Auctions during the 2026 World Cup finals in North and Central America. Other items available to buy in 12 months' time include Brazilian legend Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal, which is valued at £300,000 to £500,000. Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winners' medal from the 4-2 final triumph over West Germany at Wembley could fetch between £220,000 and 300,000. The No 7 long-sleeved match shirt worn by the late Alan Ball in that clash is priced at £150k-£200k. And a complete set of 1966 World Cup ticket stubs for all 32 matches has been valued at £7,000 to £10,000. England's 125-cap record-holder Shilton, 75, sold his kit to a private collector following their controversial finals exit. A special launch event in Manchester takes place today and several items from the collection will be showcased at Premier League and Championship grounds throughout the year. David Convery, head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, said: 'Items like this don't come up for sale normally. 'The impact of Peter Shilton — and other greats like Pele — has been felt by the generations of footballers and fans that have followed, on an international scale. 'Pele remains the youngest World Cup goalscorer of all time. Neymar SENT OFF for attempting to score Maradona-style Hand of God goal ours after old club PSG win Champions League 'The infamous 1986 Hand of God quarter-final is a match of huge cultural and political significance. 'It's a privilege to have them pass through our hands. 'As part of this year-long consignment drive, we'll visit the clubs that hosted 1966 World Cup matches, where the public will get a chance to view some of these iconic lots. 'Bring along your own memorabilia to be valued by our specialist team. 'You never know what treasure you might already have at home.' The late Diego Maradona scored two goals — the first with his hand, the second with a sensational 40-yard dribble — as Argentina eliminated Bobby Robson's Three Lions from the '86 finals. Tunisian referee Ali Ben Nasser failed to spot the deliberate handball by the cheating Argies captain — who died aged 60 in November 2020 — and the controversy still rages. Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge nabbed Maradona's blue Argentina match shirt following the 2-1 Three Lions defeat. He stored it in his attic before it sold for £7.1MILLION — the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
RANGERS CONFIDENTIAL: Danilo looking for inspiration from Pele ahead of Panathinaikos clash ... and the search for top dollar for Mohamed Diomande
Rangers striker Danilo has been taking inspiration from late Brazilian legend Pele as he bids to shoot down Panathinaikos in the qualifiers. The Ibrox outfit have revealed this week that they have a club shirt signed by Pele that will be on display in the Ibrox trophy room over the course of the summer.
Kuwait Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Trump met with boos, cheers at FIFA Club World Cup final
US president hails Pele as football GOAT EAST RUTHERFORD: US President Donald Trump paid homage to football great Pele after being met with boos and cheers from the crowd at the Club World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Chelsea walloped Paris St Germain 3-0 to close out the newly expanded version of the tournament, designed as a glittering curtain-raiser for the 2026 World Cup that the US will co-host with Mexico and Canada. Trump was seated next to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino in box seats at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where fans booed him when he appeared briefly on the jumbotron during the US national anthem. He was on his feet in the same VIP suite after Chelsea completed their thrashing of Paris St Germain, pumping his fist as congratulatory music blared. Trump was met with boos from the crowd again as he posed with the match referees on the pitch during the trophy ceremony, as organizers kept the music pumping in the stadium. He handed Chelsea their trophy and stood in the middle of the players for their team photo and celebration. 'I knew he was going to be there but I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy so I was a bit confused,' said Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, who scored two goals during the match. Chelsea's English defender Reece James lifts the trophy with teammates and US President Donald Trump. Asked in a TV interview who he believed was football's 'GOAT,' Trump named Brazilian icon Pele, who helped spark interest in the sport in the US in his brief time playing for the New York Cosmos in the fledgling North American Soccer League in 1975. 'I came to watch Pele, and he was fantastic,' Trump told broadcaster DAZN. 'That's like saying Babe Ruth, but I would say Pele was so great.' The Republican's appearance at the game also came on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt that he survived at an election rally in Pennsylvania. Trump has made no secret of his desire to use this year's club championship and next year's 2026 World Cup as symbols of the 'Golden Age of America' during his second term in the White House. Next year's World Cup, the final of which will be held at the same stadium, will coincide with the 250th anniversary of America's independence. Trump has even set up a White House task force to ensure next year's championship — hosted jointly with Canada and Mexico — goes smoothly. 'He loves it' Trump has fostered a close relationship with Infantino, who has been a frequent visitor to the White House. The president has kept the Club World Cup trophy next to his desk in the Oval Office since the FIFA president dropped by in March. Infantino, who is no stranger to dealing with hard-nosed world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin ahead of the 2018 World Cup, thanked Trump for his support on Saturday. He said Trump had 'embraced immediately the importance of the FIFA Club World Cup, and of course of the World Cup next year.' Infantino also joked that Trump 'certainly loves as well the trophy' — whose gold-plated curves match the gilded makeover that the president has given the Oval Office. But Trump's fondness of football, or soccer as he would say, is also personal. The president's 19-year-old son Barron is a fan, as Infantino pointed out in a press conference at FIFA's new office in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday. Asked if Trump liked the game, Infantino replied: 'Well I think he does. In his first term as president of the United States, there was a soccer goal in the garden of the White House. 'He then explained to me that his son loved football, and that he loved the game. And of course when you are a parent, you love what your children love, so I think that he loves it.' As a boarding school student at the New York Military Academy, Trump himself also reportedly played the game for a season. 'Go home' But in typical form, Trump has also mixed political controversy with his football fandom. Hosting Italian side Juventus in the Oval Office in June, he delivered a diatribe on transgender people in sports before asking the players: 'Could a woman make your team, fellas?' Most of the players looked bemused before Juventus general manager Damien Comolli replied: 'We have a very good women's team.' 'He's being very diplomatic,' said Trump. Trump's hardline immigration crackdown — part of his 'America First' policy — has meanwhile sparked fears that football fans will be discouraged from coming to the United States for the 2026 World Cup. In May, Vice President JD Vance said that fans would be 'welcome to come ... but when the time is up, they will have to go home.' — Agencies
Metro
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Donald Trump snubs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he names football GOAT
Donald Trump has overlooked the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by naming the late, great Pele as his all-time favourite footballer. The US President was in attendance as Chelsea swept aside European champions Paris Saint-Germain to be get their hands on the Club World Cup on Sunday night. Though Cole Palmer was at his scintillating best to inspire the Blues to a comprehensive 3-0 victory, Trump managed to steal the limelight as Enzo Maresca's men were presented with the trophy at the iconic MetLife Stadium. While handing out winners medals alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump appeared to take his role a little too far and the 79-year-old received some heavy criticism for refusing to leave the stage during Chelsea's celebrations. Trump's deep love and passion for sport has been well-documented throughout the course of his two tenures in The White House, with the Republican leader a self-confessed golf, NFL, baseball – and WWE! – fanatic. But prior to kick-off in New Jersey, Trump gave an insight into his little-known interest in football, or soccer, as he was asked to reveal his personal selection for the beautiful game's GOAT (greatest of all time). 'Many years ago, when I was young, they brought a player named Pele to play [in the States],' Trump told DAZN. 'He played for a team called the [New York] Cosmos and Steve Ross, a friend of mine, Warner Communications, he was the inspiration behind it. 'This place was packed. It was an earlier version of this stadium right here in the Meadowlands and it was Pele. 'I don't want to date myself, but that was a long time ago. I was a young guy and I came to a watch Pele and he was fantastic so I'd say probably I'll go old-fashioned. 'That's like saying Babe Ruth! But I would say Pele was so great.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Widely regarded to be one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele racked up 1,279 goals in 1,363 at club and international level and won three World Cup titles with the Brazilian national team. After spending nearly two decades with his boyhood team Santos, Pele brought an end to his playing career with New York Cosmos after spending two years in the States. In 2000, the Brazilian icon was named the World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics. Pele died aged 82 in December 2022 due to multiple organ failure, with Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro subsequently declaring three days of national mourning. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video FIFA chief Infantino – not for the first time – would later find himself on the end of widespread criticism from the global football community after he was pictured taking a selfie beside Pele's open coffin at a ceremony in Santos. 'Just landed from my trip to Brazil where I had the privilege to participate in the beautiful homage to Pele that took place at Vila Belmiro, in Santos,' Infantino responded to the backlash on Instagram. 'I am dismayed after having been informed that I am apparently being criticised by some people for having taken a selfie and pictures at the ceremony yesterday. 'I would like to clarify that I was both honoured and humbled that teammates and family members of the great Pele asked me if I could take a few photos with them. And obviously I immediately agreed. 'In the case of the selfie, Pele's teammates asked to do a selfie of all of us together but they didn't know how to do it. So, to be helpful, I took the phone of one of them and took the photo of all of us for him. 'If being helpful to a teammate of Pele creates criticism I'm happy to take it and will continue to be helpful wherever I can to those having contributed to write legendary pages of football. 'I have so much respect and admiration for Pele and for that ceremony yesterday that I would never do anything that would be disrespectful in any way whatsoever. 'I hope that those who published or said things without knowing and without seeking information could have the decency and courage to admit they were wrong and correct what they said. 'The most important in any case is to pay tribute to King Pele, and whilst I humbly suggested that throughout our 211 member associations at least one football stadium or venue is named after him, we will set the example by giving the pitch in our headquarters the name 'Estadio Pele – FIFA Zurich'. Um abraco e viva o Rei!' Is Pele the GOAT? MORE: Trump gives Putin a 50-day deadline to stop war in Ukraine MORE: Here's what to expect from Donald Trump's second UK state visit in September MORE: Troy Deeney rates Chelsea's Premier League title chances after Club World Cup triumph
