The ball The one Diego Maradona used to score his infamous hand of world Cup goal for Argentina against England in 1986 will go under the hammer next month and can bring up to 3 million pounds ($3.4 million).
Bidding will start on November 16 but potential buyers can register online From October 28, London-based Graham Budd Auctions said, adding that it expects ball for sale for 2.5 – 3 million pounds.
“with the history surrounding ballWe expect this group to be very popular when it comes to up for Auction ‘Graham Budd, chair of auction houseHe said in a permit.
1986 quarter-final Between Argentina and England, there was heat build-up Because of The political tensions that followed the Falklands War were defined by two contradictory goals scored by the late Maradona.
to me first oneMaradona ran in boxHas risen with England goalkeeper Peter Shelton punches ball inside the net.
Later said goal It was recorded “a little .” with The head of Little Maradona with Hand of Machine.”
The second came just Four minutes later, Maradona ran faster past Five English defenders and Shelton score Target of century”, according to a 2002 FIFA poll.
Argentina won grudge match 2-1 after referee Ali Bennacer allowed the controversial Maradona first goal stand and team He went on to me win world Cup.
“this is ball part of international football historyit feels like Time to share it with The world said bin Nasser Al-Malik of The ball.
In May, Maradona wore the shirt in The quarter-final sold at auction for approximately $9.3 million, more From twice Sotheby’s predicted value.
but the record- Sales preparation for sports Souvenirs to wear on Domain exceeded in September when basketball legend Michael Jordan sold the 1998 NBA Finals for $10.1 million.
Maradona passed away at the age of 60 of heart failure in November 2020.
