The ball used in Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for £2.5 million. The goal, scored during the quarter-final match, was controversial and remains a defining moment in football history.
Maradona scored the goal on June 22, 1986, in Mexico City. The ball was used in the first half of the match, which Argentina eventually won 2-1. The ‘Hand of God’ goal occurred when Maradona, despite being shorter than England’s goalkeeper Peter Shilton, used his hand to guide the ball into the net. The goal was allowed to stand by the referee.
The auction took place on Wednesday, with the ball fetching a price of £2.5 million. The sale highlights the enduring legacy of Maradona and the significance of the 1986 World Cup.
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