Jairzinho: a yellow & green Brazil No.7 international jersey worn in the match v England in Rio de Janeiro 12th June 1969, short-sleeved v-neck collar
£1,000 - £1,500
Jairzinho: a yellow & green Brazil No.7 international jersey worn in the match v England in Rio de Janeiro 12th June 1969, short-sleeved v-neck collar and embroidered cloth badge, displayed in a custom built Perspex case, with a Brazilian team photograph, brass plaque, and a signed & inscribed card 'The Champion 1970 Mexico Jairzinho', 80 by 81cm., 31 1/2 by 32in. This shirt was gained a swap by England full-back Keith Newton after the friendly match between Brazil and England in the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 1969, with Brazil winning 2-1 in front of 125,000 spectators. England had sensationally taken the lead after 15 minutes when Colin Bell shot into the roof of the net, and for the next 65 minutes England controlled the game, before being caught out by Tostao who scored the equaliser in the 80th minute. Suddenly the Brazilians came to life and moments later Jairzinho scored the winning goal. The shirt is displayed in a custom built Perspex case, with a Brazilian team photograph, brass plaque, and a signed & inscribed card 'The Champion 1970 Mexico Jairzinho.