Afghanistan, Aug. 8 -- The football used by Diego Maradona for his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 World Cup is set to go to auction in the United States this month, with Heritage Auctions estimating it could sell for around $10 million.
The ball will be offered in Heritage Auctions' sports auction from August 21 to 23, with bidding opening at $2.5 million. The auction house has described it as one of the most significant football collectibles to reach the market.
The ball was used during Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In the 51st minute, Maradona punched the ball into the net with his left hand, but officials failed to detect the handball and awarded the go...