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Benjamin Mendy auctions 2018 World Cup replica trophy for $62,200
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Benjamin Mendy, a 2018 World Cup winner with France, auctioned his official replica trophy for $62,200 (approximately €54,000) through Goldin Auctions' 'Global Football Auction Part 2'. The sale closed on July 25, 2026, following Spain's victory in the 2026 World Cup. The trophy, which has a crack at the base and slight wear, came with a signed certificate of authenticity. Mendy, once the world's most expensive defender at Manchester City, was acquitted of all rape charges in July 2023 after a lengthy legal battle. He has since revived his career in Poland, signing with Pogoń Szczecin in September 2025 and recently extending his contract. The auction also featured items related to Lamine Yamal, Pelé, and Lionel Messi.
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Benjamin Mendy, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, has auctioned off his official replica of the trophy for $62,200 (approximately €54,000).
Auction Details
The French international, who earned 10 caps between March 2017 and November 2019, sold the trophy as part of the "Global Football Auction Part 2," organized by the American auction house Goldin, which specializes in sports collectibles.
According to Sportune, the trophy was accompanied by a certificate signed by Mendy himself, attesting to its authenticity and provenance. The item features a crack at the base, slight signs of wear, and an inscription commemorating France's triumph in Russia.
The auction closed on July 25, following Spain's victory at the 2026 World Cup, and included a collection of cards and football-related items associated with players such as Lamine Yamal, Pelé, and Lionel Messi.
A Comeback in Poland
Trained at Le Havre and later playing for Marseille and Monaco, Benjamin Mendy became the most expensive defender in the world when he signed for Manchester City for €58 million in 2017. In 2021, he faced multiple accusations of rape and attempted rape. He was definitively found not guilty of all charges in July 2023, after two years without playing due to the legal case and a period in prison.
Following his acquittal, Mendy attempted to revive his career at Lorient and Zurich, without success. He signed with Pogoń Szczecin in September 2025 and has just extended his contract for one year with the Polish club, which finished 9th in the league last season. The 32-year-old left-back stated he was won over by the project presented to him.
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Benjamin Mendy auctions 2018 World Cup replica trophy for $62,200