Maradona’s jersey from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup victory or reliving the ‘goal of the century’ in an immersive experience: the museum housing soccer’s greatest relics is in Madrid

Beyond the display cases, the museum dedicates several rooms to immersive experiences that allow visitors to relive some of soccer’s most memorable moments. In one of them, Andrés Iniesta’s goal in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa is reenacted through a short documentary that revisits that moment and how his teammates experienced it. Another installation traces the history of soccer through major international tournaments with a 3D projection that makes the viewer feel as if they are inside the scene: the seats vibrate, the sound fills the room, and various effects—such as wind or small drops of water—accompany the images.

In between, there are also display cases featuring some of the jerseys that tell the story of our local soccer history: Camacho’s from that 12-1 win over Malta that allowed Spain to qualify for the European Championship, Luis Enrique’s from the 1994 World Cup (remembered for Tassotti’s elbow, which left one of the most controversial images of the national team and a mark on history) , or several of Íker Casillas’, with the hem cut off as part of his ritual before important matches.

Next to it are jerseys that defined eras in other leagues: Ronaldinho’s from his early years at Barcelona, when he brought joy back to Camp Nou; Zidane’s and the Galácticos’ that defined an era at Real Madrid; or Beckham’s, one of the signings that turned the club into a global phenomenon beyond soccer. These are jerseys that evoke seasons, goals, and rivalries that many still remember, as if each one preserved a small chapter of the sport’s recent history.

From the “goal of the century” to stadiums that come to life: the museum’s immersive rooms that put you right in the game

The tour also includes immersive experiences where you can experience soccer from the inside, such as an installation that recreates the“goal of the century”in first-person view or rooms with sound and projections that take you through some of the sport’s most intense moments.

In another, the seats vibrate, water splashes on you, and the sound of the stadium fills the room as you journey through different chapters of soccer history. There are also spaces where you can explore virtual renderings of some of the world’s most iconic stadiums: Madrid, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Qatar… and more.

In between, there are more playful touches: a PlayStation to play FIFA or areas where you can take photos with official replicas of major soccer trophies, manufactured by the same institutions that produce the originals.

The most striking jerseys in the LEGENDS collection

1. Diego Armando Maradona’s jersey from the World Cup with Argentina that changed the history of soccer

This jersey is associated with the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, where Argentina lifted the trophy with Maradona as the tournament’s star player. That tournament produced some of soccer’s most memorable moments, such as the famous “Goal of the Century” against England. The jersey represents one of the most iconic World Cups in history and the figure of a player who defined an era.

2. Iker Casillas in the final that gave Spain its first World Cup

At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Spain won its first World Cup title after defeating the Netherlands. Íker Casillas, the team’s captain and goalkeeper, was one of the tournament’s standout players, making decisive saves such as the one against Arjen Robben. That generation, featuring players like Xavi, Iniesta, and Puyol, spearheaded the most successful era in Spanish soccer history.

The celebration also produced a scene that went viral around the world: Casillas kissing his girlfriend, journalist Sara Carbonero, during an interview right on the field. That is the very same jersey we can see at LEGENDS.

3. Pelé in the 1970 World Cup final with Brazil

The 1970 Brazilian team is considered by many to be the best in soccer history. With Pelé as its star player, the Brazilian national team won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico with a creative style of play that made that team a symbol of the so-called “jogo bonito.” It was Brazil’s third World Cup title and the last one in which Pelé played.

4. Johan Cruyff with the Netherlands at the 1974 World Cup

Although the Netherlands did not win that World Cup,the team led by Johan Cruyff left a huge mark on soccer thanks to “total football,” a system born in Amsterdam in which players constantly swapped positions and pressed collectively. That team reached the final and changed the way the game is understood around the world.

5. Uruguay’s 1916 jersey, the oldest in the museum

Among the most unique pieces on display is a 1916 Uruguay jersey , worn in the first Copa América in history, the oldest international tournament for national teams. It is one of the oldest garments preserved in the collection and shows what kits looked like in the early 20th century: cotton jerseys, without sponsors or modern elements, and with a small drawstring at the neck for adjustment.