Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sold at auction for €2.3million

ICONIC: The football was used by Diego Maradona to score the ‘Hand of God’ goal at the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England. Pic: Matt Alexander/PA

Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” ball has been sold at auction for £2million (€2.3m).

Argentina captain Maradona scored two unforgettable goals in the quarter-final of the 1986 World Cup to beat England at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.