The football that Diego Maradona held in his hands and feet when he stunned the world in Mexico 36 years ago with deeds of both audacious gamesmanship and dazzling ability has been placed up for sale and is anticipated to fetch at least $2.8 million (R51 million).
The ball in question is from the quarterfinal match between Argentina and England from the 1986 World Cup. Maradona scored the game’s only goal six minutes into the second half by sneakily punching the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and into the net. Maradona later credited the “Hand of God” for the goal.
Four minutes later, he dribbled out of his own half and around several England players to score an exquisite second that often leads surveys for the best World Cup goal ever.
The match’s arbitrator, Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, is selling the ball.
It is appropriate to share this ball with the world at this time since it is a part of international football history, according to Bin Nasser. “I hope the buyer is able to share it with the public in some other manner or put it on exhibit,” the seller said.
On Nov. 16, the sale will be performed by auctioneers Graham Budd. Online registration and bidding will be available starting on Oct. 28.
Earlier this year, the jersey Maradona wore in the same game was auctioned for $7.14 million pounds.
One of the greatest football players in history, Diego Maradona, passed away in November 2020 at the age of 60.