‘Anything’s possible’ – a big day nears for Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball

An estimate of £2.5-£3million has been placed on the ball as it goes to auction.

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball will go under the hammer on Wednesday, November 16. Picture: Graham Budd Auctions/PA

The auctioneer tasked with selling Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball says “almost anything’s possible” when the item goes under the hammer in just over two weeks’ time.

An estimate of £2.5-£3million has been placed on the ball, with which Argentina captain Maradona scored two unforgettable goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup.