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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction
South China Morning Post Friday 07 August 2026, 22:56 UTC By Agence France-Presse 1 min read
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The football that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for US$10 million at a US auction this month. Maradona’s goal in the quarter-final match at the Estadio Azteca saw him punch the ball past the England goalkeeper, with the South Americans ultimately winning 2-1. After the game, the Argentine star said his goal was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of...

The football that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for US$10 million at a US auction this month. Maradona’s goal in the quarter-final match at the Estadio Azteca saw him punch the ball past the England goalkeeper, with the South Americans ultimately winning 2-1. After the game, the Argentine star said his goal was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”.... [Image text:] Official World Cup Bal! 1986 Ballon Officiel Coupe du Mond's 1986
Maradona (PERSON) US (LOCATION) Diego Maradona (PERSON) Argentina (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) the 1986 World Cup (EVENT) the Estadio Azteca (LOCATION) South Americans (ORG) Argentine (ORG)
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