Diego Maradona signed 1986 Argentina “Hand of God” home shirt, synonymous with the quarter final match against England at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium
£800 - £1,200
Diego Maradona signed 1986 Argentina “Hand of God” home shirt, synonymous with the quarter final match against England at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal occurred six minutes into the second half of the match with the score locked at 0-0. Maradona began waltzing his way through the England defence, before attempting a pass to a teammate, the teammate failed to control the pass but an England defender Terry Butcher got his foot to it causing the ball to loop high into the air towards an onrushing Maradona and England 'keeper Peter Shilton. Whilst most expected Shilton to beat the diminutive Maradona to the ball, the Argentine instead punched the ball with his left hand past the despairing 'keeper who had moved to punch the ball himself. Maradona instantly wheeled away in celebration and the Tunisian referee Ali Bennaceur awarded the goal despite vehement protests from the England players who clearly saw the handball. Comes with COA and photograph proof