Unused 1950 World Cup Ticket traded in for 2014 Final

Remember when you used to ask your parents why they kept old photos, tickets and newspapers? And they would say: “They might be worth something one day…” Well one Brazilian grandfather has just proven that point.

Unused 1950 World Cup Ticket traded in for 2014 Final
Mon, 30 Jun, 2014 - 01:00

Joedir Sancho Belmont has traded in his unused 1950 World Cup Final ticket between Brazil and Uruguay for three tickets to the 2014 final.

Uruguay player Alcides Ghiggia scores during the 1950 World Cup Final, to beat Brazil 2-1
Uruguay player Alcides Ghiggia scores during the 1950 World Cup Final, to beat Brazil 2-1 (Anonymous/AP/Press Association Images)

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CourtsReal lifeEV - REAL LIFEPlace: ZurichPerson: Joedir Sancho BelmontPerson: Alcides GhiggiaPerson: BelmontEvent: 1950 World CupEvent: FinalEvent: 1950 World cup FinalOrganisation: BrazilOrganisation: UruguayOrganisation: AP/Organisation: Press Association ImagesOrganisation: FIFAOrganisation: Colombia
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