Maradona, the 1986 “hand of God” goal against England, admitted he wasn’t sure about continuing on the job. However back in Buenos Aires he ratified “every word” he said adding he would ...

his death has provided the opportunity to dig up the old humbug about the Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup, which involved Maradona’s fist essentially knocking the ball into England’s goal.

The ball that soccer legend Diego Maradona handled to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup sold at auction on Wednesday for $2.4 million.

Football has been shaped by moments where referees made controversial decisions that altered the course of matches and ...

Prior to that match, Argentina had booked their place in the semi-final of the World Cup following one of the most famous games in the history of the game, with Maradona scoring the 'Hand of God ...