It’s not uncommon for a painting by famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera to command a sizable price tag when put up for auction. “Mercado de flores (Mujer cargando un niño)” sold for $190,500 during a Sotheby’s art auction Wednesday, and it wasn’t even the most expensive Rivera piece sold that day. What makes this piece…
The shirt won by Brazilian striker Ronaldo in the 1998 World Cup final and a lock of Diego Maradona’s hair are among over 200 items to be auctioned in Paris on December 15. Ronaldo — widely recognised as the best footballer in the world at that stage — suffered a convulsive fit hours before kick-off,…
In the first year that retailer Soccer.com has had all 14 NWSL jerseys available, they’ve seen plenty of demand amid an overall growing appetite for women’s soccer in the United States. Chief marketing officer Brian Berklich told The Athletic that while he can’t give exact dollar figures, Soccer.com has “seen significant growth in our NWSL…