It could be sold at more than 3 million euros. The ball with which Diego Armando Maradona has scored one of the most famous goals in the history of football, will be auctioned by its owner, Tunisian referee Ali Ben Naceur, announced Thursday, October 13, the Graham Budd Auctions sales house.
This ball was used on June 22, 1986 during the memorable quarter-final of the World Cup between Argentina and England (2-1). This ball with which Diego Maradona scored a legendary double to the 51st and 55th minutes, which changed the meeting in the history of football and the collective memory.
Maradona had scored her first goal by deceiving goalkeeper Peter Shilton. He will then recognize having marked “a little with his head and a little with the hand of God”. The second goal devoted “goal of the century” saw Maradona from his camp, dribble five English and score in a closed angle. Argentina was then crowned world champion.
“This ball is part of the history of international football. This is undoubtedly the right time to share it with the world, ”said Ali Ben Naceur, according to the sales house.
The auctions will start on November 16. Potential buyers can register online from October 28, said the company, adding that it expected a sale between 3 and 3.4 million euros.
“With the story surrounding the ball, we expect this lot to be extremely popular when it is auctioned,” said Graham Budd, manager of the sales center, in a press release.
In May, the jersey brought Maradona in this match was auctioned for $ 9.3 million.
