The football used in Diego Maradona's infamous 'hand of God' goal during the 1986 World Cup sold for £2.5m, highlighting its historical significance in sports memorabilia.
The ball was sold at Heritage Auctions
Aug 24, 2026
02:14 pm
What's the storyThe iconic football that Diego Maradona used to score his legendary 'hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold for a whopping £2.5 million ($3.3 million).
The sale took place at Heritage Auctions in the US and was well below the anticipated price tag of $10 million (£7.3 million).
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