Pele’s 1958 FIFA World Cup final jersey sold for $4.9 million, making it the second most expensive jersey ever; first what? | | Foreign Affairs
The number 10 jersey worn by Brazil great Pelé in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final sold for $4.9 million, auction house Sotheby’s said on Thursday.Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 win over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at the Rasunda Stadium. He remains…