Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loftLast week, Stephen Butler completed a collection that he started almost 60 years ago. With the final piece in place, it’s now worth thousands of pounds, but he has no interest in selling it.Butler was moving house five years ago when he stumbled across a box in the loft that he had not thought about in years. Inside was his old school cap, some exercise books, photos and, in the middle of it all, a 1970 Panini World Cup sticker book. Continue reading...
The much-loved football sticker album is to be discontinued after 2030. Guardian writers recall their thrills and frustrationsWith this summer’s World Cup already mired in controversy over politicisation, potential travel bans and rows over ticket prices, fans were dealt another piece of sad news this week: the tournament’s much-loved Panini sticker album will be discontinued after 2030.Guardian writers recall their Panini memories from years gone by. Continue reading...
