Team: COLOMBIA NATIONAL TEAM #7
Season: 1983
Competition: COLOMBIA AMERICA CUP | Group C Stage | Matchday 5
Game: COLOMBIA vs BOLIVIA (2-2)
Date: 31/08/1983 | El Campín Stadium | Bogotá, Colombia.
Player: ERNESTO DIAZ
Lot Type: SWAPPED | PLAYER COLLECTION

COA: "Dream Auctions" available  upon request. Also personalized video from player provenance to the winner bidder upon request to add extra value to the investment and the customer collection.

PROVENANCE: For first time ever the collection of former bolivian & international prolific midfielder Milton Melgar is available to be auctioned worldwide with a provenance never seen before. All this exclusive auctioned pieces comes from his personal collection and were worn by the player himself on pitch, swapped after known matches or gifted to him during his 18 years of professional career and then storaged  until today when they are up for auction for worldwide fans and museums .

"Maravilla" Melgar had 89 caps with national team being captain and a historic player, considered one of the bolivian greatest, Melgar had the historic participation for his national team in  1994 USA World Cup, after a brilliant qualifiers. Also attended 7 America Cups, and 5 World Cup qualifiers. Even is the only bolivian player that played in the two argentinian giants Boca Juniors and River Plate. A complete athlete for a complete collection.

PROUD. As Dream Auctions we are proud to be able to present this exclusive collection of one of the best South American midfielders from the 80s and 90s and share these treasures with fans from all over the world. Now is your turn to preserve this legacy.

SEE PHOTO PROOF ABOUT PLAYER PROVENANCE HOLDING AUCTIONED JERSEY.

NOTE 1: SWAPPED IN KNOWN MATCH. Exclusive white Le Coq Sportif jersey swapped in 1983 America Cup match played in August 31th, 1983 in Bogotá between Ernesto Diaz and Milton Melgar. By that Cup the venues where located in all southamerican countries.

NOTE 2: EXCLUSIVE WHITE JERSEY. The white color was the same as the official one, which dated from 1946, without the flag but with the skull and crossbones and blue sleeve. Years later, the design was clearly defined: a diagonal stripe of yellow, blue, and red, alternating with white between 1973 and 1983, when it was tested in the team's kit.

NOTE 3: Melgar scored one goal in this game.

FEATURES:                                                                                                                                               

• Made in : France - Le Coq Sportif trademark
• Long sleeved version. Not sold in retails.
• Felt Team shield heated on front.
• Felt back number. Pristine condition.
• Size: 4X5

Link of interest: CLIK HERE TO VIDEO VIEW