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George Cohen match worn soccer jersey from the World Cup semi-final signed by Antonio Simoes of Portugal. England and Portugal faced off on 26 July 1966 at Wembley, with England emerging victorious and going on to win the FIFA World Cup for the first time in team history. White cotton long-sleeved football shirt bears Cohen's #2 in red fabric stitched to the back and embroidered FA crest to left breast. Following the match, Cohen reportedly swapped shirts with his opponent. 33 years later at a charity event in London at the Benfica Club Simoes inscribed the front in black felt tip, ''To G. Cohen / With my best / regards / A Simoes / Fev / 08 / 99''. Umbro brand shirt is a size M. Dye running from crest, else near fine.
George Cohen Football Shirt From The England v. Portugal 1966 World Cup Semi-Final -- Signed by Portugal's Antonio Simoes
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