QatarA Brazilian football legend, Pelé, whose iconic 1958 World Cup performance is remembered for securing Brazil's first World Cup victory, saw his jersey sell for $4.9 million at an auction in New York. This marks a new record for Pelé memorabilia, though it falls short of the highest prices achieved by other sports memorabilia, such as Babe Ruth's baseball jersey, which sold for $24.1 million. The jersey, worn by Pelé when he was just 17 years old, attracted multiple bidders and highlights the enduring legacy of his historic match. Previously, the same jersey had been sold in 2004 for approximately $105,600.
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