Coupe du monde 1986 : le ballon de la « Main de Dieu » de Maradona vendu 2,9 millions de dollars
Forty years after one of the most controversial goals in football history, the ball used in the legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England has changed hands. The object, now a true piece of world football heritage, was sold at auction for nearly $2.9 million.

The match, won 2-1 by Argentina, remains particularly famous for Diego Maradona's handball goal. Nicknamed the "Hand of God," this goal was allowed by Tunisian referee Ali Bennaceur despite protests from the English players.
The Adidas Azteca ball used in that match had been kept by the referee after the final whistle. Decades later, Ali Bennaceur put it up for auction in 2022, allowing a first buyer to acquire it for approximately 2.3 million euros.
Four years later, the new owner decided to part with this historic piece. Offered in early August by Heritage Auctions, a company specializing in the auction of collectibles, it finally found a buyer for approximately $2.9 million.
Much more than just a football, this Adidas Azteca is now associated with one of the most iconic episodes of Maradona's career and World Cup history. The "Hand of God," followed a few minutes later by the "Goal of the Century" scored by the Argentinian genius, helped make this match an eternal moment in football.
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