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Pele to auction memorabilia with more than 2,000 items on sale

Pele is to auction his own copy of the Jules Rimet trophy

Pele is to auction his collection of awards and memorabilia in London next week.

The Brazil legend is selling more than 2,000 items and the lots being auctioned include a replica of the World Cup and his 1977 North American Soccer League championship ring.

Pele's copy of the Jules Rimet Trophy - the original World Cup - is the most expensive lot, with an estimate of $400,000 (£276,000) to $600,000 (£414,000).

The 75-year-old, three-time World Cup winner will donate some of the proceeds from the auction to Pequeno Principe, the largest pediatric hospital in Brazil.

Memorabilia to be auctioned off by legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele, including a 1958 World Cup trophy, rests on a table.
Image: Memorabilia to be auctioned off by legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele, including a replica of the 1958 World Cup trophy, rests on a table

The auction, which is being handled by Beverly Hills-based Julien's Auctions, will take place in London over three days next week.

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Martin Nolan, executive director at Julien's Auctions, says it could be the "biggest sports auction ever".

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