'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on
A personal reflection on witnessing the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England in Mexico City. The author recounts the atmosphere of the stadium and the historical significance of the 'Hand of God' goal.
Why it matters
It provides a human-interest perspective on a legendary moment in sports history that remains culturally significant decades later.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lourdes Heredia BBC World Service Archivo El Grafico/Getty Images I wasn t supposed to be there.
The content is a personal memoir and historical recollection without political or social agenda.
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