Chelsea fans will always remember the night of May 19, 2012. After years of heartbreak in Europe, including that awful penalty loss to Manchester United in 2008, the Blues finally won the Champions League right in Munich.
Getting there was a wild ride. Chelsea had to pull off a comeback against Napoli, survive an intense semi-final against Barcelona, and play Bayern Munich on their home turf. When Bayern scored late in the final, it looked like the dream was over. But Didier Drogba headed in an equalizer in the 88th minute, Petr Cech saved a penalty, and Drogba scored the winning spot-kick to seal the deal. It was the first time a London club ever won the big trophy, making it a legendary night for the entire squad.
Now, John Terry is giving fans another chance to own a real piece of that history.
❗️John Terry’s shirt that was worn when Chelsea lifted the Champions League in 2012 is up for auction!
➕Didier Drogba gifted every squad member a ‘Championship Ring’ & Todd Kane’s has also been put up for auction.
The ring currently is on bid for over £10k on @MatchWornShirt. https://t.co/8uc51eBV4l
— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) November 11, 2026
Some massive items from that night are up for auction on MatchWornShirt. The big ticket item is the signed shirt Terry wore while lifting the trophy in Munich. Even though Terry was suspended for the final because of a red card against Barcelona, he famously changed into his full kit afterward to lift the cup alongside Frank Lampard. Bidding for that iconic shirt has already passed 3,000 euros.
Another cool item getting a lot of attention is a championship ring that belonged to former academy player Todd Kane. Didier Drogba actually had those personalized rings made for the squad, copying the style of American sports rings from the NBA and NFL to celebrate their huge achievement. That ring has already pulled in bids of over 12,000 euros.
Terry has actually done something similar before. Back in December 2025, he auctioned off more than 50 pieces of memorabilia through Goldin, generating around $695,000, with a portion of the proceeds going towards his John Terry Foundation.
The latest auction follows a similar purpose, with MatchWornShirt confirming that proceeds from the collection will also support the foundation. Established in 2024, it works with charities and organisations supporting children, families and communities facing difficult circumstances.
However, the latest sale has not stopped some fans from questioning Terry’s financial position.
tears he must be broke
— ♡ (@esosapatrick) November 11, 2026
The joke has some context, with Terry having previously promoted NFT projects such as Ape Kids Football Club, which lost significant value during the cryptocurrency downturn. However, there is little evidence to suggest the former Chelsea captain is struggling financially. A report by The Sun in April 2026 estimated his fortune at around £50 million, built through his football earnings, property investments and business ventures.
Away from his memorabilia sales, Terry remains involved in football as a part-time mentor at Chelsea’s academy and manager of the 26ers in the Baller League. He has also pursed business ventures since retiring from Pro football.
There is no real proof behind the cash-strapped rumours, and the main takeaway is clear: this sale supports his foundation while giving Chelsea fans another shot at owning a piece of their greatest European night.
