The match ball used in the 1986 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and West Germany has been sold at auction for £36,000 ($45,000/€41,000).

The ball involved in Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal at the 1986 FIFA World Cup failed to sell for a second time in four months after the reserve price was not met.

Bidding for the ball involved in Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal at the 1986 FIFA World Cup has reached nearly $1.5 million (£1.25 million/€1.4 million) with a day left before the auction is due to end.

When, three days ago, FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the 2022 World Cup finals which have been so controversially hosted by Qatar as "the best-ever" - well, call me cynical, but the phrase "he would say that, wouldn’t he?" came to mind.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested a day be set aside at all future World Cups to celebrate Diego Maradona.

The ball punched into the net by Diego Maradona for the infamous "Hand of God" goal at the 1986 FIFA World Cup has sold at auction for £2 million (£2.3 million/€2.3 million).

The iconic jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the opening match of the 1998 National Basketball Association (NBA) finals has been sold at auction for a record $10.1 million (£8.8 million/€10 million).

Ukrainian dreams of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar ended with playoff defeat to Wales last Sunday (June 5) even as Russia’s military bombardment of their homeland continues.

The record breaking sale of a jersey worn by the late Diego Maradona for £7.1 million ($8.9 million/€8.4 million) has once again demonstrated the astonishing demand for sports memorabilia and the eye watering sums it commands.

The shirt worn by Argentina footballer Diego Maradona during the quarter-final of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, when he scored his famous Hand of God goal against England, has sold at auction for £7.1 million ($8.9 million/€8.4 million).

The "Hand of God" shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored an iconic brace versus England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup has gone on sale.

A shirt Diego Maradona wore at the 1986 FIFA World Cup is set to auction for several millions despite the Argentine’s family claiming it is the wrong jersey.

The stadium which was the centrepiece of the 2019 Universiade in Naples has officially been renamed in memory of Diego Maradona.

Items from the careers of Diego Maradona and Pelé are being auctioned this week, including a jersey from the Argentinian's testimonial match and a unique replica of the World Cup awarded to the Brazilian legend by FIFA.

Diego Maradona's doctor is being investigated by Argentine prosecutors following the death of the 60-year-old football legend last week.