LONDON — In a massive sports memorabilia auction, Brazilian soccer legend Pele’s collection of memorabilia and awards collected over more than five decades auctioned here last week at Mall Galleries.

The three-day “white-glove” auction of more than 2,000 items ran June 7–9 by Los Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions. Pele said in a statement before the sale that a portion of the proceeds were to go to Pequeno Principe, the largest children’s hospital in Brazil.

The top lot of the sale crossed the block during the final session, June 9, and was a replica of Pele’s original World Cup prize — the Jules Rimet Trophy, which attained $573,000.

Other standouts included a 1,000th game crown selling for $235,760; a 1958 World Cup medal at $290,000; a 1962 World Cup medal for $199,500 and a 1970 World Cup medal, $500,000.

Pelé is a three-time World Cup Champion, FIFA Player of the Century and renowned among Brazilian “futball” players. This was the first sale of memorabilia, awards, personal property and rare items amassed from his entire career.

For more information, www.juliensauctions.com or 310-836-1818.