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Throwback: ‘Hand of God’, ‘Goal of the Century’ – Two records Maradona set against England
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Throwback: ‘Hand of God’, ‘Goal of the Century’ – Two records Maradona set against England

This article recalls Diego Maradona's legendary performance in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England. It highlights two iconic goals Maradona scored in that match: the 'Hand of God' goal, which was controversially allowed due to a missed handball call by the referee, and the 'Goal of the Century', a solo effort where Maradona dribbled past multiple defenders and scored. The article includes perspectives from the former referee Ali Bin Nasser and assistant referee Bogdan Dochev, explaining why the handball was not called at the time. It also notes Maradona's acknowledgment of the referee's role in the controversy.

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Throwback: ‘Hand of God’, ‘Goal of the Century’ – Two records Maradona set against England

This article recalls Diego Maradona's legendary performance in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England. It highlights two iconic goals Maradona scored in that match: the 'Hand of God' goal, which was controversially allowed due to a missed handball call by the referee, and the 'Goal of the Century', a solo effort where Maradona dribbled past multiple defenders and scored. The article includes perspectives from the former referee Ali Bin Nasser and assistant referee Bogdan Dochev, explaining why the handball was not called at the time. It also notes Maradona's acknowledgment of the referee's role in the controversy.

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