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"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 the goal to stand.
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Nov 9, 2022 · Football has “The Catch,” baseball has “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” and basketball has “The Block.” For soccer, it is Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” – a sporting moment ...
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". Although the first goal proved highly controversial in England, Maradona's second goal was nevertheless recognized all over the world for its brilliance.
Nov 26, 2020 · For some, Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal is the most memorable moment of his career, but he scored the Goal of the Century in the same 1986 World Cup quarter-final, which also served as ...
Nov 26, 2020 · After the game, Maradona said he scored "a little with his head, and a little with the hand of God". Argentina won the match 2–1 to progress to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
May 25, 2019 · Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" effort is one of the most controversial goals in soccer history. In Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match with England, el pibe de oro ("the golden boy") displayed both the brilliance of a player at the peak of his prowess, and the street urchin tendencies that characterized him throughout his career.
Nov 2, 2016 · Diego Maradona scores the infamous Hand of God goal, 1986. Diego Maradona uses his hand to find a way past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to open the scoring. 1986. Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in front of 115,000 fans on June 22, 1986, is remembered entirely for the two moments from Maradona which would ultimately settle a contest ...
Nov 26, 2020 · That's according to Asif Kapadia, the director of the BAFTA nominated 2019 documentary about the Argentine's spell at Napoli between 1894 to 1991. Maradona, scored twice in a 2-1 against England ...
Nov 19, 2022 · Published November 19, 2022 8:00AM (EST) Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" Goal during the 1986 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final at the Azteca Stadium on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Allsport ...
