A handout photo courtesy Sotheby's shows the 1986 FIFA World Cup match shirt of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, which he was wearing when he scored the "Hand of God" goal against England. Photo: AFP
The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, is to be auctioned off this month, Sotheby's announced recently.
The blue number 10 shirt has been owned since the end of the controversial World Cup encounter by opposing midfielder Steve Hodge, who swapped his jersey with Maradona after England lost 2-1.
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey
A handout photo courtesy Sotheby's shows the 1986 FIFA World Cup match shirt of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, which he was wearing when he scored the "Hand of God" goal against England. Photo: AFP
The football jersey, centre, worn by Argentina's Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England is displayed at the National Football Museum in Manchester, England. Photo: AP
Bidding for the Maradona memorabilia will start at £4mil (RM22mil). Photo: AFP
Oscar Garre, a team mate of Maradona in 1986, said on Wednesday "it would be nice to have it (the jersey) in Argentina", particularly at the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Photo: AFP
A file photo shows Maradona (centre) evading a tackle by Steve Hodge (left) on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and England. Hodge exchanged jerseys with Maradona after the match. Photo: AFP
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