Top bid not good enough as Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball fails to meet reserve

The football used by Diego Maradona to score the ‘Hand of God’ goal at the 1986 World Cup against England had an estimate of £2.5m to £3m (Matt Alexander/PA)

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball attracted a top bid of £2million at auction, but failed to reach a reserve as negotiations with interested parties and the seller over its sale continue.

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.