The New York Times

The origins of the Hand of God, a goal still contentious two years after Maradona’s death

Diego Maradona ran towards the corner flag slightly subdued. He pumped both fists and then leapt and punched the air with his right hand, his signature goal celebration. The crowd in the mammoth ...
The Nation

The Politics of Maradona’s Iconic ‘Hand of God’ Goal

In the 1986 World Cup, Maradona etched himself not only in sports history but also in political history. A mural of Diego Maradona on November 27, 2020, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.(Marcos Brindicci / ...
Yahoo! Sports

52 days to the World Cup: The 'Hand of God' and the brilliance of Diego Maradona

England was eyeing a first World Cup title since 1966, while Argentina was seeking a second victory in three tournaments. The build-up to the match included the backdrop of the Falklands War having ...
FIFA

Maradona, England and The Hand of God

A FIFA+ documentary looks at 'The Hand of God', Diego Maradona's infamous goal for Argentina against England in the Mexico 1986 quarter-finals. “A little with the head of Maradona, and a little with ...