1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' match ball to be auctioned
The football used by Diego Maradona during his controversial 1986 World Cup quarter-final goal against England is set to be auctioned in the United States. The item is projected to reach a sale price of approximately US$10 million.
The ball used in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England is heading to auction. The match, held at the Estadio Azteca, is historically significant due to Diego Maradona’s opening goal, which he scored by punching the ball past the English goalkeeper. The goal was not penalized by the referee at the time, and Argentina went on to win the match 2-1.
Following the game, Maradona famously described the play as being scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.” This phrase has since become synonymous with the event in football history. The ball is now expected to fetch as much as US$10 million at an upcoming auction in the United States. While the SCMP report focuses on the high valuation and the historical context of the goal, it does not detail the current ownership history of the ball or the specific auction house facilitating the sale.
📡 Media Analysis
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Focused on the high-value collectible status of the ball while recounting the historical controversy.
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🔍 What Nobody's Reporting
- ·The identity of the current owner selling the ball.
- ·The specific auction house handling the sale.
- ·The perspective or reaction of the English team members involved in the 1986 match.
📰 Sources
0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: SCMP (B)