Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
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"It's a true one-of-one item. Arguably the most significant soccer item that exists."
— Mike Provenzale , Other
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Ali Bin Nasser is a Tunisian referee known for officiating the controversial 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England.
Diego Maradona was an Argentine footballer and manager, often hailed as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Mike Provenzale is a specialist auctioneer at Heritage Auctions.
Peter Shilton is a former English football goalkeeper, renowned for his long career in the sport.
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The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
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