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Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball up for auction and expected to make staggering amount

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Diego Maradona's ‘Hand of God’ goal against England is up for auction - and it’s expected to make up to £3million.The ball is being brought to auction by Graham Budd Auctions, with seller Ali Bin Nasser, who is the Tunisian referee who famously allowed one of the most controversial goals in history during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, in line to receive the huge amount.During Argentina’s 2-1 knockout win over the Three Lions, in a match played out just four years after the end of the Falklands War, Maradona scored two of the most significant goals in the history of the game.READ MORE:Chelsea and England fans alike panicking after Reece James hobbles off with knee injuryThe attacker, widely considered one of the best to ever grace the pitch, netted the first goal with his hand, looping it over the out-stretched arm of Peter Shilton - though the referee didn’t spot it.Maradona went on to claim that the goal was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”.The second goal saw Maradona dribble past five England players, including goalkeeper Shilton, before slotting the ball home.

Some have labelled it as the ‘goal of the century’.England brought one back with an 81st-minute goal via Gary Lineker - but the day was Argentina’s, as they progressed and ultimately went on to win the tournament.Seller Bin Nasser said: “This ball is part of international football history - it feels like the right time to be sharing it with the world.

At Mexico ‘86 I was among the 42 referees at the tournament. African referees didn’t get the same opportunities as those in Europe, so to be told by FIFA that I was chosen because I was among the best in the world was a huge honour and a career highlight.”The ball.

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