Hand of God Ball Sold for 3 Million Euros!

Witnessing one of the most iconic and controversial moments in the history of world football, the football used by Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England, where he scored with his hand and later dubbed it the "Hand of God," has been sold for an unprecedented price. According to breaking news reported by the French newspaper L'Equipe, this legendary football found its new owner for exactly 3 million euros in an auction that witnessed massive competition among sports memorabilia collectors. In that unforgettable tournament held in Mexico, Maradona, who sent the ball into the net over English goalkeeper Peter Shilton with his hand, also scored the "Goal of the Century" by dribbling past everyone from the midfield just a few minutes later with the very same ball. Carefully kept for years by the Tunisian referee of that match, Ali Bin Nasser, this historic leather sphere was considered one of the most valuable objects in the sports world. Experts emphasize that the cultural value of this ball, which changed the course of football history and led Argentina to the championship, is much greater than the 3 million euros price tag.

Image: Al Jazeera Source: L'Equipe