A David Beckham World Cup shirt is up for auction.
The shirt was worn by the England legend during a 2-0 group stage victory over Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World Cup.
The home shirt, worn by Beckham on June 15, 2006, at the Frankenstadion in Germany, is being auctioned by Classic Football Shirts.
After the match, it was exchanged with a player from the opposing team and has since been kept in excellent condition.
This long-sleeved shirt, distinct from standard retail versions, bears player-exclusive details.
It also exhibits signs of match play, like faint mud marks and minor fabric bobbles.
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The shirt is currently on display at the Empire State Building, part of a World Cup shirt exhibition featuring jerseys from 48 nations.
Fans can bid on 10 match-worn shirts in total.
Beckham played the full match against Trinidad and Tobago, providing assists for both goals and securing England's place in the knockout rounds.
He played a significant role in England's success during the 2006 World Cup, contributing decisive assists in other matches and scoring a notable free-kick against Ecuador in the Round of 16.
The current bid stands at $4,700.
Classic Football Shirts, the world's leading football shirt retailer, is hosting the auction.
This news comes as global searches for "David Beckham" surged following his appearance at an England World Cup match, from 57,000 to 355,000.
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