The football which Diego Maradona used to score his ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup is set to go to auction next month with an estimate of £2.5-£3m.
Argentina star Maradona famously punched the ball beyond England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to open the scoring in the quarter-final clash at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
He followed up the controversial incident by claiming a superb solo second, which has become known as the ‘Goal of the Century’, as the Three Lions exited the tournament with a 2-1 defeat.
Referee Ali Bin Nasser, who took charge of the tie and failed to spot the handball, is the owner of the ball.
It will be sold by Graham Budd Auctions on Wednesday, November 16. The Tunisian match official said he felt it was the right time to share the item with the world and expressed hope the buyer would put it on public display.
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