Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey auctioned for $9.3 million

Seven bidders vied for the garment in an auction that began April 20

Last updated: May 04, 2022 | 21:06

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A football shirt worn by Argentina's Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match against England is seen at Sotheby's auction house in London in April ahead of its sale for $9.3 million May 4, 2022.

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New York: The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore when scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, was auctioned for $9.3 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby's said Wednesday.

Seven bidders vied for the garment in an auction that began April 20 and ended Wednesday morning, Sotheby's said.

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