Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Football Fetches £2.5m at Auction

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — The football utilized by Diego Maradona to score the controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final has been auctioned for £2.5...

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August 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — The football utilized by Diego Maradona to score the controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final has been auctioned for £2.5 million. The item, which had previously been auctioned in 2022, fetched a significantly higher price in the recent sale.

The ‘Hand of God’ goal, scored by Maradona in the match against England, remains one of the most talked-about moments in football history. The goal, scored using his hand rather than his foot, led to widespread debate and has been a subject of fascination for sports historians and fans alike.

Details of the auction, including the identity of the buyer, have not been disclosed. The previous auction in 2022 saw the ball sold for a considerably lower amount, indicating a rising interest and value in sports memorabilia associated with iconic moments in football history.

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