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MON · 2026-08-24 · 04:19 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0824-105240
News/Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football /Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m

The football used by Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup match against England has been sold for $3.35 million. Maradona famously used his hand to score a goal in that game, a moment he later dubbed the "Hand of God." This iconic ball was central to one of the most memorable and controversial goals in World Cup history.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-08-24 · 04:19 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
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The football used by Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup match against England has been sold for $3.35 million. Maradona famously used his hand to score a goal in that game, a moment he later dubbed the "Hand of God." This iconic ball was central to one of the most memorable and controversial goals in World Cup history. The sale price reflects the significant historical and cultural value associated with the item and the legendary player.

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Maradona dubbed the goal the 'Hand of God'.

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Maradona used his hand to score the goal against England.

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The ball was used by Maradona to score against England in the 1986 World Cup.

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Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35 million.

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Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
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