Page 21 - Sports Memorabilia

Much can be said about the illustrious career of Cristiano Ronaldo. For years, Cristiano Ronaldo was a pioneer of football. His first time on the big stage was on 29 September 2002, when he was 17—he played for Sporting CP against Braga. On October 7 of the same year, he played against Moreirense and scored two goals in the 3-0 win.

He didn't even realise that this would be his career's first of many feats back then. Though his career wasn't always easy, many more trophies, personal and team records were set, and game rules were broken. From there, his fame sent ripples throughout the football fandom.

His Early Life

Ronaldo was born into a family with three other kids, with him as the youngest. His siblings were a year and eleven years older than him. He spent most of his time at home with his family. The school was smooth sailing until he threw a chair at a teacher, which led to his expulsion.

The expulsion did not stop him from pursuing his passion for football; he'd been playing since

Unfortunately, many fake autographed jerseys among sports memorabilia remain on sale—and it doesn't seem like the problem is getting any better. Many buyers have questions about how to spot a fake signature when buying signed memorabilia. 

To increase the value of items, many con artists fabricate autographs, and sometimes it’s very tough to tell the difference between authentic and counterfeit goods. We never sell memorabilia unless it's from one of our collections. As framers, though, we can usually spot a fake a mile away.

This guide is to help you avoid con artists because we don't want to see one of our customers get ripped off when purchasing signed memorabilia. Without further ado, let me explain how to spot fake signatures and where to find authentic memorabilia sports items. 

Inquire with the Seller

On online selling sites, many different sporting things are labelled "signed" or "match-worn," but unhappily, most of them are phoney. 

Although you can find some genuine gems on