maradona hand of god goal
How Bangladeshi fans remember the night Maradona's hand changed everything
Relive the legendary 1986 World Cup clash at Azteca Stadium as Lionel Messi faces England, reviving intense Bangladeshi folklore surrounding Diego Maradona’s controversial Hand of God goal and the iconic Goal of the Century.
15 July 2026
Argentina to wear navy blue: Tribute or superstition?
Channel Diego Maradona by wearing the iconic navy-blue away jersey as Argentina faces England in a thrilling World Cup semi-final, blending football history and superstition to invoke the spirit of the controversial Hand of God.
15 July 2026
When history walks onto the pitch
Sixty years after their first World Cup meeting, England and Argentina prepare to renew a rivalry shaped by controversy, brilliance and moments that have become football folklore.
13 July 2026
England can write new Azteca history: Tuchel
Forty years ago in Mexico City, Diego Maradona defeated England in the World Cup quarter-finals in a match that is still remembered for the Argentine great's "hand of God" goal, when he punched the ball into the net.
5 July 2026
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to auction as collectables soar
The item, which the auctioneers describe as the “holy grail” for collectors, could fetch a price comparable to the $9.2 million paid in 2022 for Maradona’s match-worn shirt from the same game, according to the auction house.
26 June 2026