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e. " The hand of God " (Spanish: La mano de Dios) was a goal scored by Argentine footballer Diego Maradona during the Argentina v England quarter finals match of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The goal was illegal under association football rules because Maradona used his hand to score. The referees did not have a clear view of the play and allowed ...
Dec 16, 2022 · So now we have an Italian journalist from ANSA, not an Argentinian one, who asked Maradona after the match whether the goal had been scored by the hand of God. At the ceremony, Pumpido took ...
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Apr 27, 2014 · The officials did not spot the offence and the goal was given, with Maradona later telling reporters he was helped by the "Hand of God". Available to UK users only. Subsection
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The majesty of Maradona's second goal, the solo run from midfield, and the notoriety of his first, the "hand of God", saw the French newspaper L'Équipe describe him as "half-angel, half-devil". [2] Although the first goal proved highly controversial in England, Maradona's second goal was nevertheless recognized all over the world for its ...
Jun 11, 2018 · Diego Maradona, 1986 —. "The Hand of God" needs little introduction. England vs. Argentina, the quarterfinal of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. A mis-hit clearance was heading into the hands of ...
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Jan 1, 2024 · A FIFA+ documentary looks at 'The Hand of God', Diego Maradona's infamous goal for Argentina against England in the Mexico 1986 quarter-finals.