Ball From Maradona's 'Hand of God' Goal Up For Auction
· Sports · France 24, Al Jazeera, BBC Sport
The football used during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England is being auctioned this weekend. The ball is famous for being the one Diego Maradona punched into the net to score his controversial 'Hand of God' goal. This historic item has remained a subject of intense football folklore for decades. The auction event is expected to draw significant interest from global sports memorabilia collectors.
Why it matters
The sale of this ball marks the auction of one of the most infamous and iconic artifacts in the history of international football.
Read the original report — France 24
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