US EditionMaradona's "Hand of God" and Argentina's Revenge for the Falklands: The Goal that Became a National Symbol
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39 years ago today, in the quarter-final of the World Cup between Argentina and England, Diego Armando Maradona scored the famous goal that became known as "The Hand of God" – a goal that violated the rules, but was revered as an act of footballing genius and... national revenge.
Havana, Jun 22 (RHC) On June 22, the world of sports recalls the protagonist of the best goal of the Football World Cups, Diego Armando Maradona, 39 years from the game in which Argentina and England were measured during the quarterfinals in the Mexico 1986 edition.
This June 22, 2025 marks 39 years of the so-called "Gol del Siglo", a masterpiece of world football starring Diego Armando Maradona during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. It was at the Aztec Stadium, in a quarter-final duel between Argentina and England, where the "10" left an indelible mark on the history of sport. It ran the 55th minute of the game when Maradona took the ball in his own field and, in an unforgettable race, surpassed five British…
10.6 seconds was the time it took Diego Armando Maradona to travel 52 meters to leave behind five Englishmen and convert one of the most remembered goals in the history of the World Cups. That so immortalized by the story of Victor Hugo Morales would be named years later as the Goal of the Century and would give rise to the Football Day in Argentina.That June 22, 1986, the Argentine Selection faced England for the quarterfinals of the World Cup …
June 22, 1986: No other player ever dominated a World Cup like Diego Maradona 1986. The two hits against England did not only make him a football god in Argentina. Maradona's cheer after the hand goal against England. Picture: AP NYJune 22, 1986: No other player ever dominated a World Cup like Diego Maradona 1986. The two hits against England did not only make him a football god in Argentina.Diego Maradona's eyes were still glassy, say those who…
The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) released yesterday the audio of the VAR corresponding to the controversial match between Always Ready and Bolivar, played on June 15 at Hernando Siles stadium, where the second half of the Alteño team unleashed controversy by an unsanctioned previous hand. Marcelo Suárez’s goal, which was the final goal to seal the draw, was reviewed by VAR system managers Rafael Calani and Nelson Huanca who validated the p…
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