Signed Photograph Bebeto – Brazil 1994 USA World Cup Baby Celebration – 20x15 cm – COA

Autographed photo of Bebeto: the 1994 World Champion in the iconic 'baby celebration'

A historically and collectorially valuable autographed photograph dedicated to Bebeto, a legend of Brazilian football and a World Champion at USA 1994. The shot captures the famous striker in the yellow Umbro number 7 jersey of the Brazilian National team, celebrating with his arm raised to the sky after scoring, in one of the most recognizable and iconic poses of that World Cup. The photograph directly evokes the unmistakable 'baby celebration' with which Bebeto, Mazinho, and Romario celebrated the 2-0 goal against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on July 9, 1994, dedicated to Bebeto's newborn son Mattheus. The original autograph is clearly and perfectly legibly inscribed with a blue marker pen in the bottom left. Format 20.3x15 cm, Excellent condition. A relic that recounts one of the most emotional moments in World Cup history.

The player: Bebeto

José Roberto Gama de Oliveira (Salvador, February 16, 1964), known as Bebeto, is one of the greatest Brazilian strikers in recent history. Having grown up at Vitoria in Salvador, he played for major Rio de Janeiro teams (Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Botafogo) before moving to Europe with Deportivo La Coruña, where he won the 1994/95 Copa del Rey. South American Footballer of the Year in 1989, he played in three World Cups with the Brazilian National team (1990, 1994, 1998), winning the world title at USA 1994 alongside Romario. Bebeto scored 38 goals in 75 appearances for the Seleção, also winning the 1989 Copa América, Olympic silver in Seoul 1988, and bronze in Atlanta 1996. His 'baby celebration' at the 1994 World Cup, replicated by countless footballers in subsequent years, has rightly entered the universal iconography of football.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

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What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a collectible signed directly by the footballer with ink or marker on the physical medium, in stark contrast to printed reproductions or digital signatures. Its collectible value depends on the certified authenticity of the signature, the rarity of the subject, and the historical moment captured. The image recalls one of the most iconic pages in World Cup history. Signatures of world champions like Bebeto, linked to a celebration that has become a universal heritage of football, are particularly sought after by collectors.

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