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

A piece of Manchester United history is up for auction. The iconic Stretford End Bench, signed by legend Denis Law, is available for the first time in over 30 years. Don’t miss your chance to own this historic item—bidding starts on the 27th March.

The mystery and mathematics of Pelé’s disputed 1,000th goal

By Neil Duncanson On 19 November 1969, the Brazil legend sparked wild celebrations with the 1,000th goal of his career – but it may have been scored five days earlier It was 14 November 1969. For the world’s greatest player, it wasn’t the best penalty. More an untidy scuff into the bottom corner. But it […]

Historic Manchester United Stretford End Bench to Headline Exclusive Memorabilia Auction

A piece of Manchester United history is up for auction. The iconic Stretford End Bench, signed by legend Denis Law, is available for the first time in over 30 years. Don’t miss your chance to own this historic item—bidding starts on the 27th March.

Hansons World Football Kicks Off Historic Auction at Wembley on 10th April

28th January 2025  |  By Kendal Cooper Hansons World Football is set to make history with its landmark World Football Auction at Wembley Stadium on 10 April 2025. Featuring a collection of iconic football memorabilia, the event promises to be a defining moment for fans, collectors, investors and museums alike. With a growing number of consignments […]

Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final shirt sells for five-figure sum

The shirt worn by Sir Bobby Charlton in England’s 1966 World Cup semi-final match has sold for tens of thousands of pounds at auction.

Ready for the Euros? Football tournament outfit with a difference could score with fans

A British Transport Police World Cup Germany 2006 suit jacket with patch, and associated tie, set-up pass and lanyard are coming to auction. A handy outfit to keep any troublemakers at bay!

Shirt worn by English football’s first black superstar – Leeds legend Albert Johanneson – set for auction

A 1966 football shirt worn by a man hailed as the first black superstar in English football is tipped to spark a bidding war at auction.

10 amazing sports auction lots celebrate start of football season

A new football season is set for kick-off promising goals and excitement galore, and we just had to mark the occasion at Hansons Auctioneers.

Football crazy! Marcus Rashford England shirt and Maradona trophy set for auction kick-off

Fine football finds are set to go under the hammer as Hansons prepares to celebrate the August kick-off with a Sports Auction.

One of world’s rarest Manchester United football programmes is top of the league under the hammer

One of the world’s rarest football programmes for a game abandoned due to tragedy has sold for thousands of pounds at auction.

David Beckham’s football boots SMASH estimate at auction

A pair of football boots worn by England legend David Beckham in a World Cup qualifier 26 years ago smashed their auction estimate.