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Ball from Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal sells for £2.5 million at auction
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Ball from Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal sells for £2.5 million at auction

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona for his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction.
  • The ball sold for £2.5 million, falling short of the auctioneers' expectations of £7.3 million.
  • The ball was a key piece of memorabilia from a historic and controversial moment in football history.

A legendary piece of football history has found a new owner: the ball kicked by Diego Maradona for his controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals. The historic Adidas Azteca ball was sold at auction, marking a significant moment for collectors and fans.

While the sale generated considerable interest, the final price of £2.5 million was considerably lower than the £7.3 million anticipated by the auction organizers. Despite the shortfall, the sum remains substantial for a piece of sports memorabilia.

This particular ball is forever linked to one of the most iconic and debated goals in World Cup history. Maradona famously used his hand to score the opening goal for Argentina, deceiving England goalkeeper Peter Shilton. The goal remains a subject of discussion and fascination decades later.

The auction highlights the enduring legacy of Maradona and the dramatic moments he created on the football pitch. The sale of the "Hand of God" ball adds another chapter to the lore surrounding the Argentine legend and the 1986 tournament.

The ball that the... god touched found an owner – How much did it sell for?

— Ta NeaHeadline describing the sale of the historic soccer ball.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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