Have you ever heard the term "Hand of God" in football? If so, then you've just heard the infamous act that Diego Maradona pulled off back in the 1986 World Cup that led Argentina to victory. Even today, we still remember this act, and while many people hated Maradona for it, many others couldn't be helped but feel amazed by his ingenuity.

That said, let's talk more about Maradona himself and what happened during that day:

Who Is Diego Maradona?

Diego Maradona is a retired Argentine professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Maradona began his career with Argentinos Juniors before moving to Boca Juniors. He later played for Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys during his club career. 

Maradona represented Argentina at the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, winning the tournament in 1986. He is one of the few players to have been on a World Cup-winning team as both captain and head coach. He also won two Copa Américas with Argentina. He is remembered for his time at Napoli, where he helped the club win several trophies, including their first-ever Serie A title.

Maradona was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2016, he received the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements.

What Happened during Argentina vs England World Cup in 1986?

In 1986, Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the World Cup. In the quarter-finals, they faced England. The game was evenly matched, and the score was 0-0.

In the second half, Maradona scored the opening goal. The ball seemed to go in off his hand, but the referee allowed the goal. The goal, which became known as the “Hand of God,” saw Maradona seemingly punch the ball into the net with his hand. The referee didn't see the infringement, and the goal stood. England was furious, and Maradona admitted after the game that he had scored with the “Hand of God.”

The goal proved to be a decisive moment in the game, and Argentina won the game 2-1. They went on to win the World Cup, with Maradona being voted the best player in the tournament. The goal caused outrage in England and is still remembered by many fans today, but of course, not much could be done about it as the referee had made their decision, and today, we can all but remember that day.

Conclusion

The "Hand of God" goal remains one of the most controversial moments in football history to this day, and it is a moment that Maradona, a player regarded by many as the best player of the sport, will always be remembered for. And while some may see this as something infuriating, many others may see it as a time when Football was truly wild and incredibly enjoyable!

That being said, if you want to make the most out of this moment, why not consider getting memorabilia for it? Not only can you have this memorabilia don your home, but you can sit and look at it, reminiscing of a time past that truly shook the world.

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