The football used by Diego Maradona to score his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for £2.5m.
The ball was at the centre of one of the most widely recognised moments in World Cup history, coming during Argentina’s quarter-final victory over England in the 1986 tournament.
Maradona’s goal became known as the ‘Hand of God’, a phrase that has remained closely associated with the match and with the Argentine footballer’s career.
The auction sale places a multimillion-pound value on an item directly connected to a defining episode in international football.
The latest known development is the completion of the sale, with the ball changing hands for £2.5m.
