Iconic 'Hand of God' Ball From Maradona Set for US Auction

WHO:

scmp.com - Diego Maradona, Argentine soccer star

Arab News - Heritage Auctions, based in Texas

WHAT:

The Standard (HK) - The ball was used during Argentina’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Arab News - Maradona, who died in November 2020, was described as widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

LEADERSHIP Newspapers - Dan Imler, vice-president of sports at Heritage Auctions, described the item as potentially the most significant football ever offered at auction.

scmp.com - Dan Imler, vice-president of sports at Heritage Auctions, stated, "Both of the goals scored are just so iconic, so memorable."

Arab News - Tensions between Argentina and England flared again in a semifinal at this year’s World Cup, where Argentina prevailed before losing the final.

Arab News - The jersey that Maradona wore during the Argentina-England clash currently holds the record for the most expensive soccer shirt, standing at $9.3 million.

scmp.com - The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona to score the "Hand of God" goal is expected to sell for US$10 million at a US auction.

Arab News - The ball is expected to sell for eight figures and will have a US$2.5 million opening bid.

Arab News - Maradona's goal was scored by illegally punching the ball into the net, a foul missed by the referee.

Arab News - The jersey worn by Maradona during the Argentina-England match holds the record for the most expensive soccer shirt at $9.3 million.

WHERE:

scmp.com - The auction will take place in the United States.

scmp.com - The quarter-final match was held at Estadio Azteca.

WHEN:

scmp.com - The auction is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 23.

WHY:

Arab News - The long-standing sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands contributes to the political tensions between Argentina and England.

scmp.com - The ball is considered historic due to its association with Maradona's famous goals during the match.

HOW:

scmp.com - Dan Imler, vice-president of sports at Heritage Auctions, stated, “I think it’s easily the most historic ball in the realm of soccer.”

A historic football used during Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is set to be auctioned off, with experts calling it potentially the most significant football ever offered. This ball is linked to the legendary Diego Maradona, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and passed away in November 2020. Dan Imler, vice-president of sports at Heritage Auctions, emphasized the item's remarkable significance in the world of sports memorabilia.