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The Hand of God and the Purpose of the Century

This jersey is particularly famous for being worn by Diego Maradona in the quarter-final match against England, where he scored two of the most famous goals in football history:

  1. The Hand of God: Maradona opened the scoring by using his left hand to push the ball into the goal, a move that went unnoticed by the referee and has become one of the most controversial moments in football history.

  2. Goal of the Century: Shortly afterwards, Maradona scored a second goal after a 60-yard run, dribbling past five England players before beating the keeper in what is often considered the greatest goal in World Cup history.

The 1986 jersey has become a symbol not only of Argentina's triumph at that World Cup, but also of Maradona's ingenuity, talent and audacity. This jersey remains etched in history as one of the most iconic in world football.

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