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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Storey

Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia

A collection of World Cup memorabilia, featuring Pelé’s 1958 winners’ medal, is anticipated to fetch in excess of £2 million at an upcoming auction.

The prestigious medal, awarded to the legendary footballer during his teenage years, is expected to command up to £500,000 on its own. Brazil won 5-2 in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.

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