Historic Kick-Off: Inaugural Hansons World Football Auction Scores Big at Wembley

15th April 2025  |  By Kirsty Myatt

The first-ever Hansons World Football Auction, held at the iconic Wembley Stadium on 10th April, has been hailed a resounding success, drawing global attention from collectors and football fans alike.
Attendees joined both online and in person to bid on an exceptional array of football memorabilia spanning generations and continents. The event saw enthusiastic participation, with competitive bidding driving standout results.

Highlights of the auction included:

• The sale of the Brazil to Brazil Collection – a unique photographic collection of 34 signed photographs of players who scored a goal in a World Cup Final for £18750*
• The Brazil Captains match shirt from the 1974 World Cup finals for £3625*
• The collection of Bill McCracken former Newcastle United player 1904-1924 for £5318
  *including buyers premium

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “To host this global celebration of football at Wembley, the spiritual home of the sport, was a dream come true. We were overwhelmed by the passion and enthusiasm from fans and collectors worldwide.”

This event marked the beginning of a new era in sports memorabilia auctions, with plans already underway for a future auction in the autumn. Hansons aims to establish the World Football Auction as a premier event for the beautiful game’s most iconic artefacts.

Auction Information

Auction: Hansons World Football April Auction
Auction date: 10th April | 2pm
Location: Wembley Stadium
Auction contact: info@hansonsworldfootball.com
Catalogue/bidding: www.hansonslive.co.uk | www.the-saleroom.com