The No. 9 jersey worn by Ronaldo Nazário in the 1998 FIFA World Cup final between France and Brazil, along with a lock of Diego Armando Maradona’s hair, are among more than 200 sports items that Aguttes auction house will put up for sale in Paris on December 15.

A piece of Brazilian history
The jersey worn by Ronaldo during the final match that Brazil lost to host nation France (3-0) is expected to fetch between €40,000 and €80,000.
“He wore two jerseys that day (July 12, 1998). This one was used during the second half; it has some stains from use, likely when Fabien Barthez collided with him,” François Thierry, a sports expert at Aguttes, told EFE, referencing one of the most iconic images from that final.

Thierry also pointed out certain imperfections in the stitching, which—he claims—confirm the jersey’s authenticity as belonging to the legendary Brazilian forward. The jersey is also signed by Ronaldo himself.
This item is tied to one of the most controversial moments in Brazilian football history, as Ronaldo wore it just a day after suffering a psychological crisis that nearly kept him out of the match.

Maradona’s legacy remains valuable
Another standout item is a 3-4 cm lock of hair from the Argentine icon, cut by his friend Stefano Ceci in 2018 while they were in Dubai. This unique piece could sell for between €35,000 and €50,000.

Additionally, a commemorative jersey from Maradona, created in 2017 to mark the 30th anniversary of Argentina’s triumph in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, will also be auctioned. The jersey features an imprint of his left hand along with a dedication, and is estimated to sell for between €40,000 and €80,000. 

Other sporting treasures
Aguttes will also auction items from other sports, including a racket used by Roger Federer during the 2005 Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick, valued at between €10,000 and €15,000, and the 1996 world championship boxing belt won by Evander Holyfield after defeating Mike Tyson, priced at €40,000 to €80,000.