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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for US$3.35 million at US auction

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for US$3.35 million at US auction
South China Morning Post Monday 24 August 2026, 18:01 UTC By dpa 1 min read
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The football with which Diego Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for US$3.35 million. The sale price achieved by Heritage Auctions in the United States was around US$6.7 million below the US$10 million estimate. The Dallas-based auction house had placed a US$2.5 million starting price on the Adidas Azteca ball.

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for US$3.35 million. The sale price achieved by Heritage Auctions in the United States was around US$6.7 million below the US$10 million estimate. The Dallas-based auction house had placed a US$2.5 million starting price on the Adidas Azteca ball. Maradona scored twice in Argentina’s quarter-final victory over England on June 22, 1986 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. He... [Image text:] Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction #50087 August 21-23 | Extended Online Bidding 1986 Diego Maradona Historic Hand of God"& "Goal of the CenturyGame Used Soccer Ball-Photo Matched! Estimate:$10,000,000+ HERITAGE CTION Official 1986 Balon Officiel Coupe du Monde 986 Photo Match Evaluation 9S6 FIEA Warid Cup Hand of God Goa) Matdh Used Ball
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