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World Cup trophy belonging to Pele sold for $570,000

Friday, 10 June 2016 7:45 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 10 June 2016 10:17 AM ]

Former Brazilian footballer Pele holds a replica Jules Rimet trophy, a trophy awarded to the winner of the football World Cup, during an media interview at a preview for an auction of his memorabilia in London on June 1, 2016. (AFP)

A replica of Jules Rimet World Cup trophy belonging to football legend, Pele, has been sold in an auction for over 570,000 dollars.

Pele has set up his great collection of personal memorabilia for auction. His collection includes medals, shirts used in the games, and the soccer boots worn in the film Escape to Victory.

The Brazilian player was given the replica in 1970 for winning three World Cups, a triumph which has not been repeated in history ever since.

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