Chelsea legend John Terry is raising money for charity by selling memorabilia from across his successful career in a vast online auction which takes place next week
John Terry is auctioning the kit he wore during his infamous penalty slip and miss in the 2008 Champions League Final against Manchester United. The former Chelsea captain is clearing out his wardrobe of some iconic pieces of memorabilia in order to raise money for charity.
In addition to the strip from that notorious moment, a more difficult goodbye may come as he parts ways with the kit which he wore when lifting the 2011/12 Champions League trophy. Terry was in his full Blues kit despite being suspended for the penalty shootout win itself.
While Chelsea fans may be queuing up for a Champions League-winning top, perhaps there will be some United fans in search of the grass stains left in Terry’s 2008 shirt after his slip. After being called upon to take the decisive penalty following Cristiano Ronaldo’s miss, Terry slipped as he hit the ball and struck the post in Moscow. The Red Devils went on to win in sudden death.
The bidding will begin at $5,000 (£3,700) for that shirt. Others have a cheaper entry with the tops from the final game of his Chelsea career and his last career match listed at $1,000 (£740). They are among more than 20 items that the 45-year-old is putting up for auction with proceeds going to charity.
The funds will be directed to the John Terry Foundation, which supports a range of charities nationwide. “My foundation is going to benefit with two very close to my heart foundations that are in desperate need of the money,” Terry said. “It’s going to a great cause, so all the support is going to be welcome.”
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More high-ticket items will also be available. Terry is also set to let go of his first Premier League winners’ medal.
The Chelsea icon captained his team to a dominant title win under Jose Mourinho, ending the club’s 50-year wait for the title. The medal could raise up to £75,000.
Shirts that Terry has claimed in some of his biggest battles will also be available. Match-worn tops from Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will all go under the hammer.
The sale will take place on Wednesday, December 31 via an online auction house, Goldin. A spokesperson said that the collection was a testament to Terry’s truly ‘remarkable’ career.
“When considering the greatest defenders in the history of English football, John Terry’s name can often be found at the forefront of the conversation,” a statement read. “A stalwart and imposing presence on Chelsea’s vaunted back line, a position he held with the club for nearly 20 years, Terry quickly was anointed as the club’s skipper under newly arrived manager Jose Mourinho, a decision that proved wise beyond measure.
“Among the lots is Terry’s Premier League medal from his first win in 2004-05 and some of the shirts exchanged with opponents, including Lionel Messi
“In addition to his domestic achievements, Terry established himself as an accomplished lynchpin on the backline of England’s National Team, appearing in 78 international competitions while representing the Three Lions and scoring six goals total.
“Goldin is proud to present a remarkable array of memorabilia sourced directly from John Terry’s personal collection, testaments to various stages of Terry’s illustrious and accomplished career.”
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