The soccer ball used in the 1986 World Cup quarter final between <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/argentina-national-team-tv-schedule/">Argentina </a>and <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/england-national-team-tv-schedule/">England</a>, the day of the famous ‘Hand of God’ goal, is set to go to auction next month, according to <a href="https:\/\/www.bbc.com/sport/football/63240476" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the BBC</a>. While any ball used in such a big match would be historically significant, this particular one is one of the most important balls of all time in the sport.



Argentina legend <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/12/diego-maradonas-distinguished-controversial-world-cup-legacy/">Diego Maradona</a> scored both of his team’s goals in the game. His first, the famous, or infamous, depending on who you ask, was the ‘Hand of God.’ <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/09/01/diego-maradonas-shining-moment-with-argentina-in-napoli/">Maradona </a>jumped up and used his hand above his head. The ball deflected over England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to put the ball into the back of the net.



Although the England team protested the goal, referee Ali Bin Nasser allowed it to count. Argentina won the match. Eventually, Argentina won the World Cup, besting Germany in the final.



Bin Nasser held on to the ball after the match and has kept it for 36 years. However, the referee has now decided to sell the infamous ball. “This ball is part of football history – it is the right time to be sharing it with the world,” claimed Bin Nasser.



Clearly, the referee missed the opportunity to disallow the goal. However, the bin Nasser maintains he did not have a good view of the hand and ball. “As for Maradona’s first goal, I couldn’t see the incident clearly, the two players [Peter] Shilton and Maradona were facing me from behind,” Bin Nasser stated.



<h2>Hand of God Ball goes to auction</h2>



The match used the same ball for the entire 90 minutes. Graham Budd Auctions plans to hold the sale on Nov. 16. Four days later, the 2022 World Cup begins. Estimates value the ‘Hand of God’ ball at around $3 million for the auction.



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“The timing of the match, the history between the two teams, and the handball have all led to this match going down as one of the most famous and emotive matches in football history,” said Graham Budd, chairman of the auction company.



“With the history surrounding the ball, we are expecting this lot to be hugely popular when it comes up for auction.”



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One of the most famous pieces of soccer history is up for sale soon. Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball is going to auction in November.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball to fetch around $3 million at auction

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Diego Armando Maradona’s legacy at the World Cup distinguishes him as a legend of the game. He also had a strong club career revolutionizing the game with his dribbling.
The Argentine scored 81 goals for Napoli. He fulfilled the expectation set out for him upon his arrival. In 1984, hundreds of thousands came out to the Stadio San Paolo for his arrival at the club. He arrived as a godsend and the soon-to-be hero of Napoli.
In 1986, Diego Maradona led Napoli to its first Serie A Championship. Yet, 1986 proved to be much more significant for&nbsp;La Pelusa&nbsp;(The Fuzz). That summer, the Napoli man led Argentina to its second World Cup title. He scored the best goal and the most famous goal of his career, although these are two separate moments.
The infamous ‘hand of God’ goal against England in the quarterfinals came just six minutes into the second half. Four minutes later, Maradona dismantled England’s defense to make it 2-0 in the ‘Goal of the Century.’ Evasively in a press conference after that game, Maradona broke down the infamous opening goal.
<blockquote>“A little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.”</blockquote>
It wasn’t until 2005 that a TV show beseeched him to admit the eternal verity of cheating. Maradona confessed he used his hand with intent. Naturally, this admission sparked outrage in sports.
That same tournament, Maradona scored against Italy, the nation where he played his club soccer. Many Italians, especially in Naples, were <a href="https:\/\/www.fifa.com/news/dia-que-napoles-fue-argentina-2278635">unsure of who to support</a>: their native country, or the best player in the world who represents their club.
<h3>Diego Maradona’s World Cup legacy</h3>
The ‘hand of God’ goal is one eyebrow-raiser. However, fluke goals happen, even at the biggest stage. It is a famous moment in the history of the sport, despite the international fiasco that happened as a result.
Moreover, during World Cup USA 1994, Maradona failed&nbsp; a drug test for ephedrine doping. His failed drug test for the energy-enhancing stimulant resulted in an immediate dismissal from the tournament. Maradona’s exit reduced Argentina’s chances of reaching the Final to practically zero. Instead, Argentina’s biggest rival, Brazil, won its fourth World Cup trophy.
Perhaps, it’s not a consensus, but unanimous, when we mention Maradona’s name among the list of soccer elite. Maradona leaves behind a luminary fable intermixed with contamination and corruption. The asterisk next to his name purports to the provocative legacy he left behind.
<h5>Holistic career</h5>
There’s no doubt that the attacking midfielder had a scandalous, drug-addled career. It’s a miracle that the ‘hand of God’ in conjunction with getting kicked out for using performance-enhancing drugs did not tarnish the reputation Maradona would have with fans. Despite his complications off the field, Argentina and Napoli supporters adore the memory of Diego Maradona. However, Diego Maradona’s World Cup legacy leaves complication for his contemporary prodigy, Lionel Messi. Messi may have the better statistics, but many Argentina fans will not consider him on the same walk as Maradona until he brings the World Cup back to Argentina.
Physically, Maradona never appeared like a superior athlete. On the contrary, his stout physiology made him appear whimsical in conjunction with a fuzzy afro. Zinedine Zidane, who burst onto the world scene during Maradona’s twilight, watched&nbsp;El Barrilete Cósmico&nbsp;(the cosmic kite) as a teenager.
<blockquote>“He was on another level.”</blockquote>
With eight goals over his four World Cup appearances, Maradona is unquestionably on the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of soccer talents at the biggest competition. Diego Maradona’s legacy at the World Cup is something that generations will remember. He was, and still is, the idol of many Argentina fans. However, Messi will look to usurp his compatriot as his nation’s historical icon at his <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/04/19/is-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-messis-last-world-cup/">last World Cup in Qatar</a>.
Photo: Archivo El Grafico/Getty Images

Diego Maradona's World Cup legacy is indisputably one of the more recognizable soccer careers. However, it is not without controversy.

Diego Maradona's distinguished, controversial World Cup legacy - World Soccer Talk

Diego Maradona's distinguished, controversial World Cup legacy

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The World Cup is here; there is nothing better than watching the games with friends, having a few drinks and watching a game of football.&nbsp;
In case the football is not quite enough on it’s own to entertain you, this World Cup bingo/drinking game could possibly make things more interesting.
The rules are simple watch the games and watch out for the cliché events both on the pitch and in the commentary box and tick them off/drink as directed.&nbsp;
As the events below happen mark your score/drink as per the point system below&nbsp;
One Point/Drink&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A goal is scored
<ul>
<li>Double Points if the player celebrates through gymnastic display (e.g. somersault, forward roll, backflip)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A player is booked</li>
<li>Commentator describes a carnival atmosphere in the stadium
<ul>
<li>Double points if the camera pans to a beautiful woman in the crowd at this point</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The camera pans to a beautiful woman in the crowd at anytime</li>
<li>Commentator talks about a nation having a chance to be the first African nation to lift the trophy
<ul>
<li>Double points if no African nation is involved in the game being played</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If a free kick is awarded and the commentator talks about how much David Beckham or Christiano Ronaldo would relish an opportunity from this range (non-Portugal games only)</li>
<li>Any mention of Roger Milla (Legend) by a commentator</li>
<li>Any mention of 1966 either by a commentator or in the studio at half time
<ul>
<li>Double points if&nbsp; England, Germany or North Korea are not playing</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Any time an injured player is mentioned outside of the announcement of the teams</li>
<li>The phrase ‘group of death’ is used by anyone!</li>
<li>There is a Mexican wave
<ul>
<li>Double points if Mexico are playing at the time</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A commentator mispronounces the name of one of a player
<ul>
<li>Double points if they try to correct themselves and still get it wrong&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Two Points/Drinks&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The commentator mentions how close the Irish team were to the final
<ul>
<li>Double points &nbsp;if France are not involved in the game being played</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Any mention of the ‘Hand of God’ incident (drink to forget the pain)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Ten Points/Down your Drink
<ul>
<li>A player is sent off</li>
<li>A referee does a ‘Graham Poll’ and books a player twice without sending them off</li>
<li>A manager is sent to the stands&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
These are the basics and can be used for any game however you can tailor these to specific games if needed.&nbsp;
I have put together some PDF score sheets for the bingo and drinking game separately which can be obtained by emailing <a href="mailto:Kristian_uk@hotmail.co.uk">Kristian_uk@hotmail.co.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com/pages/World-Cup-Drinking-Game/134735206540188?created#!/group.php?gid=129621507066377&amp;ref=search">Join the World Cup Drinking Game Facebook Group</a>
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*It is not recommended that you drink ever, so please do not blame the author if you cannot be responsible

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