Football memorabilia auctions hit new peaks

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

• [DISPUTED] The auction expects the ball to sell for up to $10 million. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +2 more
• [DISPUTED] Organisers expect the final price to exceed US$10 million. www.paraskhnio.gr · www.real.gr · sport-fm.com.cy
• [● 7 SOURCES] The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona to score the 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter‑final will be auctioned by Heritage Auctions in Texas from August 21 to 23, 2026. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +2 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] The 'Hand of God' goal involved Maradona punching the ball past goalkeeper Peter Shilton. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +2 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] The opening bid for the ball is set at $2.5 million. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +1 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] Authenticity of the ball was confirmed by a 2023 letter from match referee Ali Ben Naceur. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +1 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] Maradona’s jersey from the same match sold for $9.3 million in 2022, a record for sports memorabilia. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +1 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] Argentina defeated England 2‑1 in the 1986 World Cup quarter‑final. newscentraltv.com · www.24sata.hr · www.naijanews.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.jamaicaobserver.com · +1 more
• [● 3 SOURCES] The ball was previously offered at auction in 2022 and 2023, each time receiving bids of about US$2 million. www.paraskhnio.gr · www.real.gr · sport-fm.com.cy

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [CULTURE] 5 sources

   Maradona's 1986 'Hand of God' ball to be auctioned in US

   The iconic football used by Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup match against England is heading to auction in the US, with an estimated value exceeding $10 million.

2. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 45 sources

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3. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Pele's 1958 World Cup Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million in New York

   Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final jersey fetched $4.9 million at a New York Sotheby’s auction, becoming the second‑most expensive football shirt, while experts probe a possible second identical jersey.

4. 23 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Fetches $4.9 Million at Sotheby's Auction

   Pelé's Number 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final sold at Sotheby's in New York for $4.9 million, the second‑most expensive football shirt ever.

5. 25 days ago

   [SPORTS] 64 sources

   Pelé's 1958 World Cup jersey sells for $4.9 million at auction

   Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final shirt sold at a New York auction for $4.9 million, becoming the sport’s second‑most expensive jersey.

6. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball auctioned with $2.5 million start

   Heritage Auctions will sell Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball, starting at $2.5 million; the iconic match ball could fetch over $10 million amid rising sports‑memorabilia interest.

7. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Diego Maradona’s past remarks and new documentary surface ahead of 2026 World Cup

   Maradona’s viral 2026 World Cup criticism resurfaces, and ESPN debuts a documentary on his 2000 Azteca visit as the tournament approaches.

8. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Argentina commemorates 40 years since 1986 World Cup triumph

   Argentina marks 40 years since the 1986 World Cup win, honoring Maradona’s heroics and goalkeeper Pumpido, while noting Unión de Santa Fe’s silence amid FIFA’s personal tribute.

9. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Maradona's 1986 World Cup match ball heads to auction

   The ball from Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup quarter‑final against England, famed for the “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century”, is being auctioned by Heritage Auctions with a $2.5 million opening bid, and a

10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball to be auctioned starting at $2.5 million

    Heritage Auctions will sell Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball, starting at $2.5 million, with estimates up to $9.2 million.

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Maradona's 1986 'Hand of God' World Cup ball heads to auction

    Heritage Auctions will sell the 1986 World Cup ball from Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal, opening at $2.5 million; experts expect a multi‑million‑dollar final price amid a booming soccer‑memorabilia market.

12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Maradona's iconic 1986 World Cup jersey and 1994 nurse incident featured in new documentary

    A new documentary reveals how Maradona’s 1986 World Cup jersey was bought in Mexico’s Tepito market and also revisits the 1994 nurse who escorted him, linking both moments to his football legacy.

13. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Peter Shilton declares peace with Maradona over 1986 Hand of God goal

    Peter Shilton, 76, says he’s letting go of the 1986 Hand of God dispute with Maradona after meeting Argentine players and a reconciliation ceremony in Chelmsford.

14. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Maradona’s World Cup Debut and ‘Hand of God’ Matches Marked in Anniversary Tributes

    Anniversary pieces recall Maradona’s 1982 World Cup debut win over El Salvador in Alicante and his 1986 ‘Hand of God’ quarter‑final triumph over England.

15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' Goal Marks 40 Years Since 1986 World Cup Upset

    Diego Maradona’s hand‑ball goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter‑finals turns 40, still sparking debate as a historic football moment.

16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup feats recalled 40 years on

    Maradona called his 1986 World Cup round‑of‑16 win over Uruguay his best match, while his quarter‑final “Hand of God” against England still haunts former keeper Peter Shilton 40 years later.

17. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Maradona's Hand of God and Goal of the Century Recalled

    Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup quarter‑final against England featured the controversial Hand of God handball and the celebrated Goal of the Century, noted for its skillful solo run.

18. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Cannes premieres 'The Match' documentary revisiting Maradona's 1986 'Hand of God' game

    Cannes premieres 'The Match' documentary on Maradona's 1986 Hand of God World Cup game.

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