"After a fierce and unforgettable match against Athletic Club, Maradona removed the jersey and handed it over as usual to the woman responsible for collecting, washing, and preparing the kits for the next game. However, the encounter had been so intense and physical that the shirt was badly torn, ripped open at the chest. Considering it unusable, she decided to discard it. Instead of throwing it away, she passed it on in its damaged state to a friend who owned a bar."
"This was no ordinary Barcelona shirt. It was the jersey Maradona wore during the infamous 'Battle of the Bernabeu', the heated 1984 Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao. That night remains one of the most controversial and talked-about matches in Spanish football history, further adding to the shirt's symbolic value. Matchday confirmed that the shirt was sold for $145,648.51. Once the 23% commission was added, the final price reached $179,207.67, which translates to approximately €152,000. This figure not only sets a record for a Maradona club jersey but also places"
A match-worn Barcelona shirt used by Diego Maradona in the 1984 Copa del Rey final sold for approximately €152,000, setting a record for a Maradona club jersey. The shirt was removed after a fierce match against Athletic Club, badly torn at the chest, and handed to the kit-washer, who passed the damaged garment to a friend who owned a bar. Years later the bar owner's son contacted Matchday Football Auctions, leading to authentication and sale. Matchday reported a hammer price of $145,648.51; after a 23% commission the final payment reached $179,207.67, reflecting the shirt's historical significance from the 'Battle of the Bernabeu.'
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