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World Cup: The Collection

Six objects span World Cup memory from 1966 and Pelé's 1970 era to Brazil 1978 and 1998, England 2002 and FIFA's 2004 centenary.

The collection

A private collection measured in football history.

Six objects connecting World Cup history across generations: a FIFA centenary shirt, an England 1966 squad-signed shirt, Brazil shirts associated with Rivelino, Rivaldo and Pelé, and an England suit attributed to David Beckham.

Collection
Six World Cup-linked objects
Period
1966–2004
National teams
Brazil · England
Recorded collection value
$37,700

Curator's note

“These objects show how World Cup history survives through different evidence types: match attribution, squad signatures, formal dress and institutional commemoration.”

The collection, piece by piece

Six pieces.
One footballing story.

Each entry is presented with the photographs, specifications and provenance notes currently available to Runelis.

Runelis presentation
FIFA centenary shirt signatures at upper left
FIFA centenary shirt signatures at right
Centenary shirt lower signatures

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Piece 01

Collector-supplied provenance

FIFA Centenary Jersey Signed by the FIFA 100 — Edition 8/10

FIFA Centenary 1904–2004 limited-edition jersey signed in black marker by players named in the FIFA 100 selection. The autographs comprise Okacha, Nakata, Lineker, Platini, Pires, Bergkamp, Ronaldinho, Davids, Pele, Owen, Vieira, Rui Costa, Best, M & B Laudrup, Kluivert, Figueroa, Beckenbauer, Rustu Recber, Trezeguet, Cubillas, Djalmo Santos, Falcao, Socretes, Zico, Eusebio, Kopa, Desailly, Henry, Banks, Neeskens, Junior, Cafu, Hagi, Rummenigge, Matthaus, Luis Enrique, Saviola, Zamorano, Carlos Alberto, Akers, Di Stefano, Fontaine, Keegan, Sivori, Puskas, Passarella, Figo, Facchetti, Schmeichel, Ceulemans, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Raul, Zidane, Beckham, Rivaldo, Maradona, Milla, Charlton, Veron, Nesta, Baresi, Seedorf, Vieri, Maldini, Zanetti, Crespo, Nilton Santos, Romario, Rivelino, Boniek, Valderrama, Totti, Rijkaard, Cruyff, Van Basten, Buffon, Del Piero, Nedved, Stoichkov, Tresor, Papin, Emre, Suker, Cantona, Deschamps, Thuram, Shearer, Masopust, Baggio, Zoff, Sanchez, Rossi, Kempes, Dasayev, Butragueno, Francescoli, Shevchenko, Bergomi, Rivera, Keane, Boniperti, Dalglish, Van Nistelrooy, Rensenbrink, Abedi Pele, Diouf, Vam Der Elst, Gullit, Myung-Bo, R & W Van De Kerkhof, Ballack, Breitner, Seeler, Kahn, Muller, Seeler, Kahn, Muller, Hamm, Pfaff, Maier, Klinsmann & Romer

Period
2004
Attribution
Multi-signed limited edition

Provenance & Documentation

The signatures are presented with the centenary jersey as a limited edition.

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Monte Carlo Sports on behalf of FIFA.

Recorded price

$4,000

Runelis presentation
England shirt signatures at left
England shirt signatures and crest

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Piece 02

Collector-supplied provenance

England 1966 World Cup Winners Squad-Signed Shirt

An England home shirt signed by 21 members of the 1966 World Cup squad and the team doctor. Autographs on the shirt are of Alan Ball, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, Gordon Banks, Roger Hunt, Jack Charlton, Nobby Stiles, Ray Wilson, George Cohen, Bobby Charlton, Ian Callaghan, Norman Hunter, John Connelly, Terry Paine, George Eastham, Gerry Byrne, Jimmy Greaves, Ron Springett, Peter Bonetti, Ron Flowers, Jimmy Armfield. and Dr Neil Phillips (asst team doctor).

Period
1966
Attribution
Squad-signed commemorative shirt

Provenance & Documentation

Signed by 21 members of England’s 1966 World Cup squad and a team doctor.

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and photographs of players signing.

Recorded price

$5,500

Runelis presentation
Rivelino shirt signatures
Number ten on Brazil shirt reverse

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Piece 03

Collector-supplied provenance

Rivelino and Brazil Team-Signed No.10 Shirt — circa 1978

Brazil No.10 shirt signed by the team and dedicated by Rivelino to his friend, musician Jim Capaldi. Pelé later signed it as well.

Period
circa 1978
Attribution
Team-signed

Provenance & Documentation

Rivelino dedicated the shirt to Jim Capaldi, who subsequently obtained Pelé’s signature.

Accompanied by photographs of Capaldi wearing the shirt with Rivelino and posing with Pelé and the shirt.

Recorded price

$3,300

Runelis presentation
England suit jacket and crest
England suit trousers and shirt

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Piece 04

Collector-supplied provenance

David Beckham Squad-Signed England Suit — World Cup 2002

A Burton’s navy-blue two-piece suit attributed to David Beckham, with white shirt, navy tie and Cross of St George cufflinks. The jacket bears signatures of England’s 2002 World Cup squad in gold pen.

Period
2002
Attribution
player suit; squad-signed

Provenance & Documentation

Attributed to David Beckham and signed by the England 2002 World Cup squad.

Accompanied by a Sport Relief charity auction certificate.

Recorded price

$2,400

Runelis presentation
Rivaldo shirt signatures at left
Brazil crest and signatures
Number ten and lower signatures

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Piece 05

Collector-supplied provenance

Rivaldo Brazil Team-Signed No.10 Shirt — World Cup 1998

A Brazil No.10 shirt signed by the 1998 World Cup squad and coach Mário Zagallo.

Period
1998
Attribution
Team-signed

Provenance & Documentation

The Mario Zagallo Collection; Christie’s, 20 November 2007.

Comes with a Christie’s Auction Certificate of Authenticity.

Recorded price

$3,500

Runelis presentation
Brazil crest and shirt fabric
Number ten on Brazil shirt reverse

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Piece 06

Collector-supplied provenance

Pelé Match-Worn Brazil Shirt — 1970

A yellow-and-green Brazil shirt attributed to Pelé for an international before the 1970 World Cup finals.

Period
1970
Attribution
match-worn

Provenance & Documentation

Wear, event-use and signature details are supplied with the item.

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Recorded price

$19,000

The Runelis standard

Confidence is part of the collection.

  1. 01

    Evidence review

    Available documents, ownership statements and visual records are reconciled before acquisition.

  2. 02

    Independent assessment

    Specialist verification and condition review are coordinated where the object requires it.

  3. 03

    Private transaction

    Availability, terms, logistics and confidentiality are handled through one Runelis specialist.

  4. 04

    Secure handover

    Documentation and delivery are prepared as part of a traceable acquisition record.

Elite archive

Sold. Retained for the record.

This six-object collection has been sold and is retained in the Runelis Elite archive. Prices shown are historical USD figures in the collection record and do not constitute a current offer for sale.

Recorded collection value

$37,700

Runelis Elite archive

Sold

This collection is no longer available for acquisition.