Maradona's 'Hand of God' football sells for $4.19 million
The football used by Diego Maradona during his famous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $4.19 million. The final price fell significantly short of the initial $10 million estimate.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the high market value of historical sports memorabilia and the enduring cultural legacy of Maradona's career.
The ball is also famous for Maradona’s “Goal of the Century” scored in the same match against England.
Listen Summarise A football used by Diego Maradona for his "Hand of God" goal at the 1986 World Cup sold for US$3.3 million (S$4.19 million), below the US$10 million estimate. The ball is also famous for Maradona's "Goal of the Century" scored in the same match against England. The Tunisian referee kept the ball for over 30 years before it was sold in 2022 and resold at auction in 2023. AI generated
The ball that Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona used to score his controversial “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final was sold at an auction on Aug 22 for US$3.3 million (S$4.19 million).
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