546	
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL: A diverse collection of club and association pennants, mostly South American in 
origin but also some European, including noted F.C. Bayern München (signed), Real Madrid, FIFA, Moscow 1974 
Munich World Cup, 1980 Olympics, 1982 World Cup, and Australian Soccer Federation, together with many stickers 
and cloth badges of similar origin; the longest pennants approx. 40cm long. (100+ items)�����������������������������$200–300
547	
LITERATURE - SIGNED BIOGRAPHIES OR BOOKS BY FOOTBALL MANAGERS/ADMINISTRATORS: comprising 
Bobby Robson “Farewell But Not Goodbye”, Tommy Docherty “My Story”, Terry Venables’ “Football Heroes” 
not signed by Venables but signed by (on paperclip-attached pieces) Tom Finney, Gordon Banks, Franz Beckenbauer 
& Gary Lineker; also “The Treasures of Manchester United” (with slipcase) signed by Matt Busby, Bobby 
Charlton & Nobby Stiles on separate pieces within, plus softbound Johnny Warren “Sheilas, Wogs & Poofters” 
signed by Warren & Andy Harper. (6)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$100–150
548	
A GIANLUIGI BUFFON SIGNED JUVENTUS JERSEY
An official Juventus garment with “lotto” brand patches, attractively signed and endorsed “#1” by the player; 
accompanied by a Soccer Signings Australia Certificate of Authenticity (#1024415).
Boffon appeared in 509 times for Juventus (2001 - 2018) but is one of the few recorded players to have made over 
1,100 professional career appearances. With 176 international caps, Buffon is the most capped goalkeeper of all time, 
the most capped player in the history of the Italian national team, and the fourth most capped European international 
player ever.���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$300–400
549	
SOCCEROOS: 2006 commemorative ceramic soccer ball, limited edition #107/1000, featuring no fewer than twenty 
gilt facsimile signatures; offered in original maker’s box, dimensions 19 x 19 x 19cm (when closed).�������������$200–300
550	
An FC Barcelona jersey signed to the front by eleven players, including Dani Alves; size XL.�������������������������$200–400
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551	
LIONEL MESSI: Personally signed ARGENTINA 2021-22 special edition Adidas jersey with name and number 
in gold; accompanied by photographic Certificate of Authenticity showing Messi during the signing for 
“Suvannasin Signings”.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$500–750
552	
A GIORGIO CHIELLINI SIGNED JUVENTUS JERSEY
An official Juventus garment with Nike numbered label, attractively signed and endorsed “3” by the player; 
accompanied by a JamesA GIORGIO CHIELLINI SIGNED JUVENTUS JERSEY Spence Authentication certificate (and 
numbered label), together with an additional CofA. 
Chiellini appeared 425 times for Juventus (2004 - 2022); and for Italy 117 times (2000 - 2022). Considered one of 
the best defenders of all time, Chiellini was known for his strength, aggressiveness, man-marking, and ability to 
play in either a three or four-man defence. A popular figure with fans, Chiellini was also known for his dedication and 
vocal leadership on the pitch, and was Juventus’s long-time vice captain, behind Gianluigi Buffon; following Buffon’s 
departure in 2018, Chiellini was appointed the team’s new captain. Throughout his career with Italy and Juventus, the 
defensive trio of Barzagli, Bonucci, and Chiellini, which was dubbed the BBC in the media, was considered to be one 
of the greatest in history.�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$300–500
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