Maradona “Hand Of God” 1986 World Cup Match Ball Heads to Auction
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The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England at the Estadio Azteca is scheduled to be sold at a United States auction this month. Auction experts expect the historic ball to fetch up to $10 million.
The match is particularly famous for Maradona's controversial "Hand of God" goal, as well as his second legendary goal scored during the same game. The upcoming auction of the match ball places the historic sports artifact up for public sale in the US.
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Jamaica Observer (JM)Focuses specifically on the infamous 'Hand of God' goal.
Greek City Times (Athens, Greece) (GR)Highlights both of Maradona's legendary goals and the auction house.
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