“Hand of God” ball up for auction

The ball used by Diego Maradona to score two of the most famous goals in football history, in Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, is expected to sell for at least $2.8 million


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1 “Hand of God” Goal 
Maradona punches ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to give Argentina 1-0 lead at Azteca Stadium in Mexico

He later claims goal was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”


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2 “Goal of the Century”: Maradona dribbles past five England players and slots past Shilton for second goal


Maradona’s match shirt sold in May for $9.3m
   

Pictures: Getty Images, Graham Budd Auctions, Sotheby’s
Source: Graham Budd Auctions
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