Diego Maradona's 1986 'Hand of God' Match Ball Sells for $3.3 Million at Auction
The match ball used by Diego Maradona during Argentina's 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England, featuring the famous 'Hand of God' goal and the 'Goal of the Century,' sold for $3.3 million at a U.S. auction. The ball, confirmed as the only one used in the match by referee Ali Bin Nasser, was previously owned by him before being auctioned. Maradona later admitted to using his hand for the controversial goal, which helped Argentina secure a 2-1 victory over England.
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indianexpress broke this story on 24 Aug, 12:39 pm. Other outlets followed.