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Four players who replicated Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal and became cheats

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Diego Maradona made himself public enemy number one with his antics.During England’s World Cup quarterfinal encounter against Argentina in 1986, the little attacker rose the tallest and knocked the ball past Peter Shilton with his hand.

The goal was given and Argentina went on to win the game 2-0. It’s a moment that has etched itself in World Cup folklore. It’s safe to say that Maradona became unpalatable for some Brits for the shenanigans on that day But he’s not the only player to get away with being a cheat.

Here we look at some footballers who have broken the rules by using their hands - and ended up getting away with it.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo's dancing debut has fans in hysterics as Man Utd icon shows off moves Luis Fabiano proclaimed his handball goal against Ivory Coast as ‘one of the most beautiful' in his career.Brazil beat the African side 3-1 in the 2010 World Cup group stage and secured their progression to the knockout stages.Fabiano scored a brace but it was his second goal five minutes after half-time that caused controversy, The striker appeared to twice control the ball with his arm before smashing the ball past Boubacar Barry, handing the Brazilians a two-goal lead."Well that is true, it seems as though the ball hit my hand," admitted Fabiano. "It seems the ball hit my hand and the second time it hit my shoulder.Do you think these players should come and apologise?

Let us know in the comments section.Leeds fans were furious after losing 3-2 to Real Madrid in the Champions League. They fought bravely but were undone by Raul’s cheeky handball that gave the La Liga giants the edge.

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