The ball punched in by Diego Maradona for his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for nearly $2.4 million by the referee who missed soccer’s most famous handball. Ali Bin ...

As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

The most extraordinary part is that just four minutes after this incident, Maradona produced a feat that eclipsed even his ...

With only eight days to the start of the FIFA 2026 soccer Mundial in the USA, Canada and Mexico, tonight's edition of the World Cup Soccer Fiesta series will present the last in the linear history of ...

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans ...

Hand of God was always going to be a topical runner in yesterday’s Golden Gates Stakes during a football tournament but the 9-4 favourite winning at Royal Ascot 38 years to the day after Diego ...

Diego Maradona's iconic 1986 World Cup performance defined football history, scoring two contrasting goals against England.

It is one of the most infamous games in the annals of world football history, and it took place 30 years ago. The occasion was the World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina, and the ...

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt AFP The shirt that Diego Maradona (60) wore when he scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986 will go on display in Qatar during the World Cup ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Asif Burhan is a freelance journalist who covers women's soccer. Jul 21, 2025, 04:30am EDT Diego Maradona of Argentina #10 shakes ...