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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
BBC World News·August 24, 2026·1 min read
The football used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England has been sold at auction for £2.5 million. The ball, a key piece of football history, fetched a significant sum, highlighting its enduring cultural and sporting value.
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