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 already confirmed, Hansons is still accepting entries until 7 March 2025, providing a final opportunity to be part of this extraordinary event.

The auction will showcase a truly exceptional array of footballing treasures, including:
Brazil to Brazil Photographic Collection: A stunning collection of signed portraits by award-winning photographer Michael Donald, featuring every FIFA World Cup Final goalscorer from 1950 to 2014. This exclusive collection celebrates the sport’s most iconic players.
Pele’s 1000th Goal Match Shirt: Worn by the Brazilian legend during his historic 1000th goal, this shirt represents a pivotal moment in football history.
Diego Maradona’s Match-Worn and Signed Shirt: From the 1986 FIFA World Cup warm-up game against Napoli, this shirt connects fans to one of the sport’s most revered players.
1950 World Cup Winners Medal: A rare and highly sought-after medal from Uruguay’s unforgettable triumph in Brazil, marking the birth of the modern FIFA World Cup.
Wilson Piazza’s Match-Worn Shirt: The Brazil captain’s shirt from the 1974 FIFA World Cup group stage match against Yugoslavia.
Bust of Sir Geoff Hurst: A striking sculpture of England’s 1966 World Cup hero, modelled alongside the Jules Rimet Trophy, commemorating a defining moment in England’s football history.

The auction has already garnered significant interest, attracting inquiries from museums, private collectors and investors from around the globe. Each lot represents not just a piece of football history, but a unique chance to own a treasured artifact that encapsulates the sport’s most unforgettable moments.

Neil Barker, Head of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “The World Football Auction is a celebration of the game’s most legendary moments and players. From Pele to Maradona, from Uruguay’s first World Cup win to the stunning ‘Brazil to Brazil’ collection, this auction offers something extraordinary for every football enthusiast. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a part of football history.”

Hansons is still welcoming consignments of rare and valuable football memorabilia for inclusion in this historic auction. The final deadline for submissions is March 7, 2025.
For more information or to consign an item, please contact Hansons Auctioneers at info@hansonworldfootball.com or visit www.hansonsworldfootball.com.
📧 info@hansonsworldfootball.co.uk
💻 www.hansonsworldfootball.co.uk
Tel: 01283 733988
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