The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup is for sale for the first time. Auctioneer Sotheby’s said Wednesday that the jersey could fetch more than 4 million pounds ($5.2 million) in an online auction that opens April 20. The Argentine great's first goal was ruled a header, but the ball had bounced off Maradona’s fist, out of sight of the referee. Wachter said the two goals “balance each other brilliantly” and reveal two facets of Maradona’s character. A buyer paid $8.8 million for the manifesto that launched the modern Olympic movement, a record for a sports item.

Source: Indian Express April 07, 2022 02:13 UTC