What is the Hand of God? Why did Diego Maradona's goal in 1986 stand?

There are few goals in football history that have generated as much debate, legacy and, in many corners, furor as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" -- scored at the 1986 World Cup against England.
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Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' goal, explained: Revisiting Argentina's 1986 World Cup controversy that still haunts England

Diego Maradona is a legend of Argentine soccer and the sport in general, but his most iconic World Cup moment should never have happened, according to the rules. Maradona's "Hand of God" goal against ...

What was the Hand of God? England confronts Maradona goal infamy vs Argentina

Follow for live updates from Argentina-England World Cup showdown! After beating Mexico at the scene of the crime 10 days ago, the England national team faces Argentina in the World Cup semifinals and ...

'I spoke to Diego Maradona about his 'Hand of God' goal - he smiled and refused to apologise'

EXCLUSIVE: When the Mirror's Andy Lines met Diego Maradona he smiled and told him: “You have to use any advantage you can on the football field" referring to the iconic 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' go ...

What was the 'Hand of God'? Diego Maradona goal still haunts England at World Cup

Follow for live updates from Mexico-England World Cup game! It is a play that is a crucial part of soccer history, and one that certainly would never happen today. Diego Maradona ran onto the end of ...

How Maradona’s 'Hand of God' fueled the Argentina-England rivalry

Just over 40 years ago, Argentina and England faced off in a World Cup match that saw two of soccer’s most famous goals.
Sportstar

England vs Argentina: Revisiting Maradona’s Hand of God and Goal of the Century from FIFA World Cup

The 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England delivered two of football's most iconic moments. Diego Maradona first scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal before producing ...

Maradona’s ‘Hand Of God’ Ball Could Fetch $10 Million At Dallas Auction

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball carries a $10 million estimate as Dallas-based Heritage Auctions prepares a star-studded ...
The New York Times

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball back on the auction block, but is it worth $10 million?

The ball used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England, pictured on display in 2022, is back on the auction block. ISABEL INFANTES / AFP via Getty Images The shirt Diego Maradona wore ...

FIFA World Cup Best Moments | The Hand of God | Maradona's Controversial Goal vs England

One of the most controversial moments in FIFA World Cup history came in the 1986 quarter-final between Argentina and England, when Diego Maradona scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal. The illegal ...
SF Weekly

Ball Diego Maradona used to score ‘Hand of God’ goal for sale

The soccer ball Diego Maradona used to score the "Hand of God" and "goal of the century" strikes in the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch over $2 million at auction. The historic goals were scored ...