Panini's traditional sticker collection at the World Cup celebrates its 60th anniversary and drives a billion-dollar market, with record figures and controversy on the horizon.
The global business of Panini stickers
The World Cup sparks a passion for collecting Panini stickers, a market that mobilizes 1.4 billion euros and faces controversy over album rights.
The market in South America
In South America, the football tradition fuels the success of the collection, with countries like Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile leading in sales and nostalgia for past achievements.
The impact on the local economy
The exchange and sale of stickers drive the economy on the streets, with stories of vendors and collectors finding in Panini albums an opportunity for entrepreneurship and passion.
The future of Panini and the arrival of Fanatics
The end of an era looms with Panini losing the license for the World Cup album, while Fanatics prepares to lead the collectibles business worldwide, diversifying its offerings and events.
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