João Cancelo | Match-Worn Boots | 2022 FIFA World Cup | Portugal

Key Significance:

• Match-worn by Portugal star full-back, João Cancelo.
• Match worn by the player during the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar whilst representing the Portugal national team.
• A fully photo-matched pair, verified to up-close, in-game imagery of Cancelo wearing them on the pitch during the tournament.
• Personalised with multiple custom inscriptions, reflecting Cancelo’s family, faith, and origins — adding a deeply personal touch to this World Cup-worn pair.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Features & Modifications:

• Personalised detailing:
• Right Boot:
  
  • ‘J. CANCELO’ & the Portugal flag to the lateral side.
  • ‘MADE IN 2835’ to the medial side – a tribute to Cancelo’s Portuguese postal code from his birthplace, Barreiro.
• Left Boot:
• • ‘FILOMENA & ALICIA’ (his mother and daughter’s names) & the Portugal flag to the lateral side.
  • ‘MOMMY BLESS ME’ to the medial side, a heartfelt nod to his late mother.
• Internal construction: Each boot features an additional custom padding layer lining the insole board for enhanced comfort and stability — a modification not present on retail pairs.
• Made in Bosnia: Player-issue production run from Nike’s elite manufacturing facility reserved for professional athletes.

- Match History:

• 24th November 2022 — Portugal 3-2 Ghana, Stadium 974 (Group H).
• 28th November 2022 — Portugal 2-0 Uruguay, Lusail Stadlum (Group H).
• 2nd December 2022 — South Korea 2-1 Portugal, Education City Stadium (Group H).
• 10th December 2022 — Morocco 1-0 Portugal, Al-Thumama Stadium (Quarter-Finals).

- Collector & Investment Significance: 

• World Cup Provenance: From one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments — boots worn on the sport’s biggest stage.
• Photo-Matched Verification: Directly confirmed to World Cup imagery for total authenticity assurance.
• Deeply Personal Pair: With meaningful inscriptions referencing Cancelo’s family, late mother, and home roots — a window into the player’s life and mindset during the 2022 tournament.
• Elite Player Issue Quality: Custom-built comfort and performance specifications unique to João Cancelo’s requirements.
• Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

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Each pair is assessed for player-specific modifications, wear patterns, construction details and, where applicable, forensic photo-matching to documented match or training use.

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