Article #40983

• Iconic blue shirt was worn in 5-2 win against Sweden

• Sotheby’s auction takes place in New York in July

Pelé’s iconic blue No 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final is expected to become one of the most expensive football artefacts ever sold after being put up for auction.

The Brazilian was 17 when he scored two goals in the 5-2 win against Sweden to secure the Seleção’s first World Cup and write his name into football lore.