Pelé's Jersey from 1958 World Cup Final Heads to Auction
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A jersey worn by Brazilian football legend Pelé during the 1958 World Cup final is being put up for auction. The historic piece belonged to the iconic player who revolutionized football and became one of the sport's greatest figures, winning three World Cups with Brazil including the 1958 tournament in Sweden where he scored twice in the final against the host nation at age 17. Pelé died in December 2022 at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer, marking the end of an era for world football.