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Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup ball to fetch $10M at auction

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The football used by Diego Maradona to score the infamous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned in the United States. Heritage Auctions in Texas anticipates the ball will sell for approximately US$10 million, with bidding opening at US$2.5 million. This iconic ball was also used by Maradona for his "Goal of the Century" in the same match against England. AI

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Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup ball to fetch $10M at auction

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

    The football that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for US$10 million at a US auction this month. Maradona’s goal in the quarter-final match at the Estadio Azteca saw him punc…

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