The Hand of God shirt worn by football star Diego Maradona is ready to be auctioned off. He scored two of the world’s most famous goals to eliminate England from the 1986 World Cup. During the quarter-final, the ball obviously struck the Argentina player’s arm before nestling in the net for the game’s first goal. Hence, it is called the ‘Hand of God.’
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for at least £4 million ($5.23 million), auctioneer Sotheby’s said Wednesday.
The match witnessed the footballing legend score the “goal of the century”. He dribbled past a slew of England players before striking against goalkeeper Peter Shilton in a 2-1 triumph in Mexico City on his way to leading his team to the tournament title. The quarter-final took place exactly four years after the United Kingdom beat Argentina in the Falklands War. As a result, it was more important for both countries.
Pele’s 1970 World Cup jersey is the most expensive shirt sold
Former England player Steve Hodge has the shirt. He switched with Maradona after Argentina won the match 2-1 courtesy of two goals from the forward. The second of them is considered one of the best ever scored. Maradona tracked down Hodge’s attempted back pass before pushing the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton for the game’s first goal. Hodge stated that the shirt would not be sold.
Pele’s jersey from the 1970 World Cup final is the most expensive soccer shirt ever sold at auction. In 2002, it sold for £157,750, more than three times the projected price. Maradona is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He led Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986. He died of heart arrest at the age of 60.