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.

Dec 18, 2022 · What is the Diego Maradona Hand of God? Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal occurred six minutes into the second half of the match with the score locked at 0-0. Maradona began waltzing...

Jan 1, 2024 · A FIFA+ documentary looks at 'The Hand of God', Diego Maradona's infamous goal for Argentina against England in the Mexico 1986 quarter-finals.

Jun 11, 2018 · A mis-hit clearance was heading into the hands of goalkeeper Peter Shilton, before a leaping Diego Maradona intercepted it with his hand, punching the ball into the net.

Feb 13, 2025 · Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup remains one of the most controversial and iconic moments in soccer history.

May 25, 2019 · Discovery the story of Diego Maradona's miraculous Hand of God goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals.

Nov 9, 2022 · As the ball that Maradona’s fist helped on its way to the back of the net – with some divine help – goes up for auction, a scholar of soccer explains why that goal means so much.

The juxtaposition of the two goals—the cunning illegality of the “Hand of God” and the sublime artistry of the “Goal of the Century”—mirrors the duality of Maradona’s life and career. He was a flawed genius, a man capable of breathtaking beauty on the pitch but often embroiled in controversy off it.

Nov 2, 2016 · Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in front of 115,000 fans on June 22, 1986 is remembered entirely for Maradona's Hand of God goal.

"A little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.” Diego Maradona’s enigmatic description of his infamous opener in Argentina’s 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico™ quarter ...