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Maradona 'Hand of God' football sells for $3.35m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35m (€2.9m).
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- 24 Aug 2026, 15:34 UTC
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The football with which Diego Maradona scored his 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35m (€2.9m).
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Maradona 'Hand of God' football sells for $3.35m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35m (€2.9m).
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