The football from Diego Maradona’s legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England — the one he famously called “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God” — just sold for £2.5 million, marking its second auction appearance after previously fetching nearly £2 million in 2022. Originally held by referee Ali Bin Nasser for over 30 years, this Adidas Azteca ball is authenticated as the only one used in that iconic match, where Maradona also scored his “Goal of the Century.” Despite experts predicting a £7 million sale, the ball’s value reflects its unmatched historical significance — especially compared to Maradona’s jersey, which sold for £7.1 million just two years ago.
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