Messi tops Ronaldo auction sales as John Terry collection raised huge income to charity. It was auctioned by U.S company Goldin Auction and more than 50 items were sold. All said and done, the event received $695,000 in buyer fees.
Then, the highlight in the auction was the jersey worn by Lionel Messi. On October 18, 2006, Messi wore it in a group stage of the UEFA champions league game against Chelsea. The jersey sold for $183,000. This forced it to be the best selling product of the event. The jersey of Cristiano Ronaldo was not an exception. Thus, the full name football jersey that was signed by Ronaldo when he played against Manchester United on April 26, 2008, fetched 115,900 dollars. This was a record on a Ronaldo jersey auction.
Other football legends had been included as well. In 2003, the Arsenal jersey by Thierry Henry which was played in the season of the undefeated 2003-04 against Chelsea fetched a price of 98 220 dollars. The gold-colored Juventus jersey of Gianluigi Buffon in a 2009 champions league game sold at 22,265 dollars.
The auction also included the jerseys of John Terry himself. Also, his match shirts when he played with Chelsea, England and Aston Villa were sold to fans and collectors. It sold the players of such stars as Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Paolo Maldini, Cesc Fàbregas, Ashley Cole, Gianfranco Zola, Samuel Eto, Rio Ferdinand, Claude Makael, and Marcel Desailly.
Thus, Trophies were even used in the auction. Also, an imitation of the 2007 FA cup trophy fetched 26,840. Everything will be to the advantage of the John Terry Foundation. The foundation assists needy youth of the UK.
Messi Ronaldo top auction results reveal that the Argentine star is so popular. Collectors were keen to possess a piece of history in football. Older fans and those who are more of a short-term fan came on board.
