Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Jersey Breaks Babe Ruth Record With $9.3 Million Sale

The Argentina legend wore the shirt during a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal in Mexico City, when he scored two of the most famous goals in soccer history.

People stand in front of the Argentina flag in half-mast during a tribute to the late Argentine football star Diego Maradona, outside the Casa Rosada presidential palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020.
Photographer: Pablo E. Piovano/Bloomberg

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By Paulina Cachero

May 4, 2022 at 8:30 PM UTC

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May 4, 2022 at 9:01 PM UTC

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The jersey worn by Argentina legend Diego Maradona when he scored the infamous “Hand of God” goal during a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England was auctioned for $9.3 million.

The price smashed a record for a game-worn jersey set in 2019, when one used by Babe Ruth while he was playing for the New York Yankees went for $5.6 million. It was also the most ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia, according to Sotheby’s.