From Dallaglio’s medals to Cantona’s shorts, sporting memorabilia is big business | Emma John
The Guardian reports that the market for sports memorabilia is expanding rapidly, with items such as former rugby captain Martin Dallaglio’s medals and ex‑Manchester United star Eric Cantona’s shorts fetching high prices at auction. Collectors and dealers cite rising demand, record‑breaking sales and the sector’s growing profitability, viewing memorabilia as another indicator of sport’s broader financial inflation.