Best jersey sold for £24,000

The jersey worn by George Best during the Manchester United versus Northampton Town FA Cup match in 1970, when he scored six goals and played arguably his finest ever football performance, sold today at Christie's for £24,000 (€35,500).

Further highlights of today's sale included 1970 FA Cup Winners medal awarded to Chelsea Captain Ron "Chopper" Harris which sold for £13,200 (€19,500) and the shirt worn by World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore in his last ever English League match which was sold for £3,600 (€5,300).