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Maradona's '86 World Cup semi shirt up for £900K+ auction

Maradona's '86 World Cup semi shirt up for £900K+ auction
Published 10 months ago on Jul 22, 2024

Legendary Maradona Shirt from 1986 World Cup Semi-Final Heads to Auction.

Legendary Maradona Shirt from 1986 World Cup Semi-Final Heads to Auction

Football fans and memorabilia collectors alike are abuzz with the news that a highly significant shirt worn by the late Diego Maradona is set to go up for auction. Sotheby's, the renowned auction house, will be offering the iconic jersey Maradona donned during Argentina's 1986 World Cup semi-final clash against Belgium.

A Shirt Steeped in History

This match, played at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico, saw Maradona score a brace to propel Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Belgium. The shirt itself holds immense historical value, not only for the legendary performance it witnessed but also for the post-match exchange that took place. Following the final whistle, Maradona, a true sportsman, swapped his jersey with the gloves of Belgium's goalkeeper, Jean-Marie Pfaff. Maradona even personalized the shirt with a heartfelt inscription: "For the great Jean-Marie, with all my love."

From Player to Public Display

Pfaff, the esteemed Belgian goalkeeper, has cherished the shirt for nearly four decades. He recently showcased it at his pop-up museum, aptly named the "Museum of El Sympatico" in Beveren, Belgium. The museum serves as a treasure trove for football enthusiasts, housing a collection of trophies and match-worn jerseys. While Pfaff has enjoyed sharing this piece of history with visitors, he has now decided to part with it through auction.

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Legendary Maradona Shirt from 1986 World Cup Semi-Final Heads to Auction.

Legendary Maradona Shirt from 1986 World Cup Semi-Final Heads to Auction

Football fans and memorabilia collectors alike are abuzz with the news that a highly significant shirt worn by the late Diego Maradona is set to go up for auction. Sotheby's, the renowned auction house, will be offering the iconic jersey Maradona donned during Argentina's 1986 World Cup semi-final clash against Belgium.

A Shirt Steeped in History

This match, played at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico, saw Maradona score a brace to propel Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Belgium. The shirt itself holds immense historical value, not only for the legendary performance it witnessed but also for the post-match exchange that took place. Following the final whistle, Maradona, a true sportsman, swapped his jersey with the gloves of Belgium's goalkeeper, Jean-Marie Pfaff. Maradona even personalized the shirt with a heartfelt inscription: "For the great Jean-Marie, with all my love."

From Player to Public Display

Pfaff, the esteemed Belgian goalkeeper, has cherished the shirt for nearly four decades. He recently showcased it at his pop-up museum, aptly named the "Museum of El Sympatico" in Beveren, Belgium. The museum serves as a treasure trove for football enthusiasts, housing a collection of trophies and match-worn jerseys. While Pfaff has enjoyed sharing this piece of history with visitors, he has now decided to part with it through auction.

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