What was Diego Maradona's famous ''Hand of God'' moment?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

Diego Maradona's famous 'Hand of God' moment occurred during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England on June 22, 1986. The game was tied 0-0 in the 51st minute when Maradona used his left hand to punch the ball into the net, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.

The referee did not see the handball and awarded the goal, which allowed Argentina to win the match 2-1 and eventually go on to win the World Cup. Maradona later claimed that the goal was scored 'a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.'

The goal was controversial and sparked outrage from the English team and fans, who felt that Maradona's handball should have been called. Despite the controversy, the 'Hand of God' goal remains one of the most iconic moments in football history, and Diego Maradona is still remembered as one of the greatest football players of all time.