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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction. The match ball used in Argentina's infamous ...
USA Today

What was the 'Hand of God'? Diego Maradona goal still haunts England at World Cup

Editor's note:Follow for live updates from Mexico-England World Cup game! It is a play that is a crucial part of soccer history, and one that certainly would never happen today. Diego Maradona ran ...

What is the Hand of God? Why did Diego Maradona's goal in 1986 stand?

There are few goals in football history that have generated as much debate, legacy and, in many corners, furor as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" -- scored at the 1986 World Cup against England.
nytimes.com

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball back on the auction block, but is it worth $10 million?

The ball used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England, pictured on display in 2022, is back on the auction block. ISABEL INFANTES / AFP via Getty Images The shirt Diego Maradona wore ...
The Conversation

40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

In soccer, memorable goals are generally linked to the players who scored them. Few can be recalled without mention of the individual – or even the team – involved. The goals, scored just minutes ...
Houston Chronicle

40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Cesar R. Torres, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) In soccer, memorable goals are ...