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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Sold for 7.1 Mln Pounds

The Argentina football shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and England, is displayed for photographs at Sotheby's auction house, in London, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP)

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the most famous goals in football history was sold for 7.14 million pounds ($8.93 million) on Wednesday, marking a new auction record for an item of sports memorabilia.

Maradona wore Argentina's No. 10 shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England in Mexico. Six minutes into the second half he put his team ahead by punching the ball into the net for what became known as the "Hand of God" goal.

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