Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Football Expected to Fetch $10 Million at US Auction

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — The football used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s victory over England in the 1986 World Cup is slated to be auctioned in the United States this month, with an expected sale price of $10 million.

Maradona’s goal in the quarter-final match at the Estadio Azteca involved him punching the ball into the net past the England goalkeeper. Argentina ultimately won the match 2-1.

Following the game, Maradona famously remarked that his goal was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.”

The ball, a symbol of one of the most controversial moments in football history, is now a prized piece of sports memorabilia. Its auction is anticipated to draw significant interest from collectors — and fans worldwide.

The auction house hasn’t disclosed the current owner of the ball or the exact date of the auction. Further details are expected to be released in the coming days.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)