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The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two momentous goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, including the so-called "Hand of God" goal, has sold for a record-breaking sum at auction.
The jersey Argentina's Diego Maradona wore when he scored the «Hand of God» goal against England in the 1986 World Cup has sold for a world record price of $9.28 million at an auction at Sotheby's in London.
Argentina has begged Ex-England star Steve Hodge to give up a potential £5million windfall and sell them Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ shirt, rather than put it up for auction.
An auction of the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, kicked off Wednesday with a bid of over $5 million.
One of the most valuable pieces of football history - Diego Maradona's shirt that he wore during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England - was on display at Sotheby's in London on Wednesday as it was put up for auction.
Nottingham Forest have surged up the Championship table since Steve Cooper took over – and it has now put them in a very good position to be able to seal a Premier League promotion.
It is, they always say, a short playing career, and you need to make your money while you can – an observation about professional football that was perhaps more relevant in the days when retired strikers might be found running a struggling pub or cabbing in the early hours than now, when the likes of Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar bestride the grassy sward.
Things could have been different for Nottingham Forest against Birmingham City, had one transfer move not gone their way.