May 4 (UPI) -- The Argentina jersey, which Diego Maradona wore for his "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century" scores at the 1986 World Cup, sold for a record $9.2 million, Sotheby's auction house said Wednesday. Maradona, who died at 60 in 2020, wore the blue shirt in a 2-1 quarterfinal win over England on June 22, 1986, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The sale set a new record for the priciest sports memorabilia item in history. Advertisement The previous record was from a 2019 Sotheby's auction, when an original autograph manuscript of the Olympic Manifesto from 1982 sold for $8.8 million. "This is arguably the most coveted football shirt to ever come to auction, and so it is fitting that it now holds the auction record for any object of its kind," Sotheby's head of streetwear and modern collectables Brahm Wachter said in a news release. Advertisement Argentina and England were scoreless through the first half of the quarterfinal. Maradona then broke the deadlock in the 51st minute. The legendary striker dribbled through the defense, played off a pass and continued to run into the box.
#AuctionUpdate The football shirt worn by Diego Maradona for "The Hand of God" & the "Goal of the Century" at the 1986 World Cup just sold online for £7,142,500 / $9,284,536 - marking a new auction record for any item of sports memorabilia. pic.twitter.com/9OBNG4OjYx— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) May 4, 2022 The England defense attempted to clear the ball, but played in back toward Maradona. The Argentine forward then jumped in front of goalkeeper Peter Shilton. Maradona appeared to use his left hand to hit the ball, which went into the net. RELATED Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona dies at 60 After the game, Maradona went on to say he scored the goal with "a little with the head of Maradona, and a little with the hand of God." Maradona went on to double Argentina's lead with another score in the 55th minute. He started that score deep in Argentina territory. Maradona split two defenders and bolted toward the right flank. He then outran another defender and beat three additional foes to reach the box. He finished the play with a shot just inside the near post. Advertisement The score was later dubbed the "Goal of the Century" through a FIFA vote ahead of the 2002 World Cup. England's Gary Lineker went on to score the final goal of the quarterfinal in the 81st minute. Argentina went on to beat Belgium 2-0 in the semifinals. Maradona also scored both of those goals. Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 in the World Cup Final on June 29, 1986, in Mexico City. Maradona was awarded the Golden Ball, as the best player in the tournament. The Argentine Football Association announced Maradona's death on Nov. 25, 2020. He died of a heart attack while in Buenos Aires. Maradona underwent brain surgery and was released from a hospital weeks before his death. He also was hospitalized in 2004 due to heart and respiratory issues related to drug and alcohol abuse. Read More Soccer: Lionel Messi bends in free kick, passes rival Cristiano Ronaldo Diego Maradona to remain in hospital for treatment following brain surgery Topics Diego Maradona Latest Headlines U.S. News // 4 hours ago Lake Mead water levels drop closer to dead pool status June 24 (UPI) -- Water levels at Lake Mead dropped to historic lows this week with persistent drought exacerbated by climate change and increased water demands driving the reservoir closer to becoming a "dead pool." U.S. News // 5 hours ago NYC breaks ground on Stonewall visitor center June 24 (UPI) -- City and state leaders broke ground on a new visitor center at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City on Friday, more than five decades after the LGBTQ rights movement was launched there. U.S. News // 6 hours ago VP Harris calls Roe vs. Wade ruling a 'healthcare crisis' in Illinois speech June 24 (UPI) -- Vice President Kamala Harris called the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade a "healthcare crisis" Friday as she traveled to Illinois to address maternal health. U.S. News // 7 hours ago Biden administration to give 6-figure compensation for 'Havana syndrome' June 24 (UPI) -- The Biden administration unveiled plans Friday to provide U.S. diplomats and their family members who were victims of the so-called "Havana syndrome" more than $140,000 in financial support. Odd News // 8 hours ago Up to 150 gallons of tahini sesame oil spills onto New Jersey road June 24 (UPI) -- Emergency responders and public employees responded to a road in New Jersey when a truck spilled up to 150 gallons of tahini sesame oil into a roadway. Odd News // 8 hours ago Bear makes repeated visits to Florida golf course, tennis courts June 24 (UPI) -- Officials at a Florida sports club said a bear has been making repeated visits to the tennis courts and golf course during the past week. Odd News // 9 hours ago Miniature house installed in San Francisco park a mystery June 24 (UPI) -- Parks officials in San Francisco said they do not know who installed the latest attraction in Golden Gate Park: a miniature house placed atop a 30-foot-tall tree stump. World News // 9 hours ago Toyota recalls all-electric bZ4X over wheels falling off June 24 (UPI) -- Toyota has recalled more than 2,000 all-electric SUVs over problems that could cause the wheels or axles to fall off. U.S. News // 9 hours ago Texas school district tightens dress code to 'meet expectations of employers' June 24 (UPI) -- Dresses, skirts and hoodies have been banned under a new, stricter dress code in a north Texas school district. Odd News // 9 hours ago Dive-bombing crows targeting visitors to California park June 24 (UPI) -- Visitors to a park in California's Los Angeles County have been dealing with an unusual problem in recent weeks -- constant attacks from dive-bombing crows.May 4 (UPI) -- The Argentina jersey, which Diego Maradona wore for his "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century" scores at the 1986 World Cup, sold for a record $9.2 million, Sotheby's auction house said Wednesday.
Maradona, who died at 60 in 2020, wore the blue shirt in a 2-1 quarterfinal win over England on June 22, 1986, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The sale set a new record for the priciest sports memorabilia item in history. Advertisement
The previous record was from a 2019 Sotheby's auction, when an original autograph manuscript of the Olympic Manifesto from 1982 sold for $8.8 million.
"This is arguably the most coveted football shirt to ever come to auction, and so it is fitting that it now holds the auction record for any object of its kind," Sotheby's head of streetwear and modern collectables Brahm Wachter said in a news release. Advertisement
Argentina and England were scoreless through the first half of the quarterfinal. Maradona then broke the deadlock in the 51st minute. The legendary striker dribbled through the defense, played off a pass and continued to run into the box.
#AuctionUpdate The football shirt worn by Diego Maradona for "The Hand of God" & the "Goal of the Century" at the 1986 World Cup just sold online for £7,142,500 / $9,284,536 - marking a new auction record for any item of sports memorabilia. pic.twitter.com/9OBNG4OjYx— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) May 4, 2022#AuctionUpdate The football shirt worn by Diego Maradona for "The Hand of God" & the "Goal of the Century" at the 1986 World Cup just sold online for £7,142,500 / $9,284,536 - marking a new auction record for any item of sports memorabilia. pic.twitter.com/9OBNG4OjYx— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) May 4, 2022
The England defense attempted to clear the ball, but played in back toward Maradona. The Argentine forward then jumped in front of goalkeeper Peter Shilton. Maradona appeared to use his left hand to hit the ball, which went into the net. RELATED Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona dies at 60
After the game, Maradona went on to say he scored the goal with "a little with the head of Maradona, and a little with the hand of God."
Maradona went on to double Argentina's lead with another score in the 55th minute. He started that score deep in Argentina territory. Maradona split two defenders and bolted toward the right flank. He then outran another defender and beat three additional foes to reach the box. He finished the play with a shot just inside the near post. Advertisement
The score was later dubbed the "Goal of the Century" through a FIFA vote ahead of the 2002 World Cup.
England's Gary Lineker went on to score the final goal of the quarterfinal in the 81st minute. Argentina went on to beat Belgium 2-0 in the semifinals. Maradona also scored both of those goals.
Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 in the World Cup Final on June 29, 1986, in Mexico City. Maradona was awarded the Golden Ball, as the best player in the tournament.
The Argentine Football Association announced Maradona's death on Nov. 25, 2020. He died of a heart attack while in Buenos Aires.
Maradona underwent brain surgery and was released from a hospital weeks before his death. He also was hospitalized in 2004 due to heart and respiratory issues related to drug and alcohol abuse.