Novi listIndependentCenter4 hr. agoThe most famous football in history, used by Diego Maradona during his iconic 'Hand of God' goal and 'Goal of the Century' against England at the 1986 World Cup, is set to be auctioned again. The ball, which was previously sold in London in 2022 for €2.3 million, is expected to fetch up to $10 million (€8.8 million) at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The auction process begins on July 31, with the event taking place between August 21 and 23. The ball has been authenticated by referee Ali Bin Nasser, who officiated the match and kept the ball after the game. Experts have confirmed it is indeed the same ball used for both of Maradona’s legendary goals.
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Telegram.hrIndependentCenter4 hr. agoA legendary football ball used by Diego Maradona during his iconic goals against England at the 1986 World Cup, including the controversial 'Hand of God' goal and the 'Goal of the Century,' is set to go up for auction. The ball, which was owned by Tunisian referee Ali Al-Nasser and authenticated by independent experts, has a starting price of $2.5 million (approximately €2.2 million). The auction, organized by Heritage Auctions in Dallas, is expected to begin on July 31 and run from August 21 to 23. The ball previously sold for €2.3 million in 2022 and is now being auctioned amid heightened global interest due to the upcoming World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England.
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Jutarnji listIndependentCenter5 hr. agoThe article recounts the pivotal moment in the 1986 FIFA World Cup final where Jorge Burruchaga scored the winning goal for Argentina against West Germany, securing their second World Cup title. The goal, assisted by Diego Maradona, became legendary and solidified Burruchaga’s place in football history. Burruchaga was 24 at the time and played for Argentina until 1990, scoring 13 goals in 59 appearances. After his playing career, he faced legal issues related to match-fixing while playing for French clubs, which led to a conditional prison sentence. He later returned to Argentina, ended his playing career there, and built a coaching career until 2016. Burruchaga has two sons, both involved in football: Mauro, who plays professionally in Uruguay, and Roman, now 24, the same age as his father was during the 1986 victory.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on a historical sports event and the personal life of a former athlete, with no political commentary, framing, or controversy. It provides factual information about the 1986 World Cup and the player's subsequent career, including legal troubles, without taking a stance or偏
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