Diego Maradona

Argentine footballer whose 1986 World Cup "Hand of God" goal against England remains iconic in football history.

2026-06-042026-08-25

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June 2026
4 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” jersey sold for $9.3 million in 2022, a record for sports-worn memorabilia that was broken several months later by Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” Bulls jersey, which went for $10.1 million. …
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' football sells for £2.5 million

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The ball Diego Maradona punched past goalkeeper Peter Shilton during Argentina's 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England sold at Heritage Auctions in the United States for £2.5m (US$3.3m), below the expected £7.3m valuation. The ball, which Maradona himself famously described as scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God," was authenticated by the match referee Tunisian Ali Bin Nasser, who kept it for over three decades.

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Yesterday

Maradona's 'Hand of God' football sells for £2.5 million
The ball Diego Maradona punched past goalkeeper Peter Shilton during Argentina's 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England sold at Heritage Auctions in the United States for £2.5m (US$3.3m), below the expected £7.3m valuation. The ball, which Maradona himself famously described as scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God," was authenticated by the match referee Tunisian Ali Bin Nasser, who kept it for over three decades.
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Monday 27 July

Messi ends World Cup career with defeat to Spain in final
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
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Friday 17 July

Messi leads Argentina past England to World Cup final
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England, securing a 2-1 victory and a spot in the final against Spain. Messi said the fans wanted this victory more than any other because of what it means to face England in a semifinal and reach another World Cup final.
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Thursday 16 July

Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final sold for $4.9m at Sotheby's in New York, making it the second most valuable football jersey ever sold after Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup shirt.
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Wednesday 15 July

Argentina face FIFA fine for Falklands banner after England win
Argentina's players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, risking a FIFA fine for breaching rules on political action. FIFA previously fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 in 2014 for a similar banner displayed before a friendly match.
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Enrique Macaya Marquez, an Argentine broadcaster aged 91, is covering his 18th consecutive World Cup after beginning his career at the 1958 tournament in Sweden. Over nearly seven decades, he has reported on Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and many other players while witnessing football transform through technological and structural changes.
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England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.
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Tuesday 7 July

England beats Mexico 3-2, faces Norway in World Cup quarters
Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive time, with goals from Jude Bellingham (two) and Harry Kane (penalty). England will face Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on the same day.
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Monday 22 June

Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer
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Thursday 4 June

Pele's 1958 World Cup jersey estimated at over $6 million
Sotheby's will auction the jersey worn by Pele during Brazil's 1958 World Cup victory, estimated to sell for over $6 million. The auction runs from 29 June to 16 July alongside this year's World Cup tournament.
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