The shirt worn by Pele in the 1958 World Cup final was sold for $4.9 million at Sotheby's auction in New York. This amounts to £3.6 million. The sale is being recorded as a very important event in the history of global sports. This shirt serves as a symbol of Pele's greatness in sports. The winning bid surprised many in the public and reaffirmed the value of sports heritage.
SourceBBC Sport