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Match ball from 1986 FIFA World Cup final sold for £36,000 at auction

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Match ball from 1986 FIFA World Cup final sold for £36,000 at auction

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).

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Maradona "Hand of God" ball fails to sell at auction as one from 1986 FIFA World Cup final put up for sale

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Maradona "Hand of God" ball fails to sell at auction as one from 1986 FIFA World Cup final put up for sale

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.

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Bidding for Maradona "Hand of God" ball approaches $1.5 million with one day to go

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Bidding for Maradona "Hand of God" ball approaches $1.5 million with one day to go

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.

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Mike Rowbottom: So was this "the best-ever" FIFA World Cup final? There is no right answer...

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Mike Rowbottom: So was this "the best-ever" FIFA World Cup final? There is no right answer...

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.

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FIFA President Infantino calls for Maradona celebration at every World Cup

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

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Hand of God ball sold for £2 million at auction by referee of FIFA World Cup match

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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).

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Michael Jordan "Last Dance" jersey from 1998 NBA finals breaks Maradona record at auction

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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).

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Philip Barker: When war overshadowed the 1982 FIFA World Cup

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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.

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Philip Barker: Maradona's shirt sale and amazing tales from the world of sporting collectors

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Philip Barker: Maradona's shirt sale and amazing tales from the world of sporting collectors

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.

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Maradona "Hand of God" shirt sells for $8.9 million at online auction

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Maradona "Hand of God" shirt sells for $8.9 million at online auction

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).

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Auction of "Hand of God" shirt underway and £4 million reserve price already offered

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Auction of "Hand of God" shirt underway and £4 million reserve price already offered

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.

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Maradona's "Hand of God" shirt tipped for auction record but family dispute authenticity

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Maradona's "Hand of God" shirt tipped for auction record but family dispute authenticity

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.

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Naples 2019 Opening Ceremony stadium re-named in Diego Maradona's honour

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

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Maradona shirt and Pelé trophy put up for auction

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Maradona shirt and Pelé trophy put up for auction

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.

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Doctor of Argentina's football legend Maradona investigated for possible manslaughter

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Doctor of Argentina's football legend Maradona investigated for possible manslaughter

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

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