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Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' goal, explained: Revisiting Argentina's 1986 World Cup controversy that still haunts England

Diego Maradona is a legend of Argentine soccer and the sport in general, but his most iconic World Cup moment should never have happened, according to the rules. Maradona's "Hand of God" goal against ...
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What is the Hand of God? Why did Diego Maradona's goal in 1986 stand?

There are few goals in football history that have generated as much debate, legacy and, in many corners, furor as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" -- scored at the 1986 World Cup against England. It has ...
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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Cesar R. Torres, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) In soccer, memorable goals are ...