The ball punched in by Diego Maradona for his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for nearly $2.4 million by the referee who missed soccer’s most famous handball. Ali Bin ...

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The shirt worn by England goalkeeper Peter Shilton when Diego Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned for an estimated price of £300,000. The infamous game ...

Hand of God was always going to be a topical runner in yesterday’s Golden Gates Stakes during a football tournament but the 9-4 favourite winning at Royal Ascot 38 years to the day after Diego ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina striker Hernan Barcos had a "Hand of God" goal overruled by the fourth official as Palmeiras lost 2-1 at Internacional and remained deep in Brazilian championship ...

The Three Lions goalkeeper and an Argentine icon never met to make their peace after an infamous incident at the 1986 World Cup finals in Mexico Peter Shilton was "saddened" to learn of the death of ...

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Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday - "to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand". Maradona in training with Argentina at the ...

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Argentina striker Hernan Barcos had a "Hand of God" goal overruled by the fourth official as Palmeiras lost 2-1 at Internacional and remained deep in Brazilian ...