{"id":514497,"date":"2026-07-09T22:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/the-ball-with-which-maradona-scored-his-historic-goals-against-england-in-mexico-86-is-up-for-auction-the-millionaire-base-price\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T22:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T02:21:48","slug":"the-ball-with-which-maradona-scored-his-historic-goals-against-england-in-mexico-86-is-up-for-auction-the-millionaire-base-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/the-ball-with-which-maradona-scored-his-historic-goals-against-england-in-mexico-86-is-up-for-auction-the-millionaire-base-price\/","title":{"rendered":"The ball with which Maradona scored his historic goals against England in Mexico 86 is up for auction: the millionaire base price"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ball <\/strong>used in the match between Argentina <\/strong>and England <\/strong>in the 1986 World Cup<\/a> will be auctioned: it is a piece that, for many collectors, represents the ultimate symbol of world football. The ball was the protagonist during the 90 minutes of a duel that remained etched in global memory not only for the Argentine victory, but for two moments that defined the career of Diego Maradona<\/strong> and the popular imagination: the \u201cHand of God<\/strong>\u201d and the \u201cGoal of the Century<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The auction house Heritage Auctions announced that the starting price for the ball will be around USD 2.5 million<\/strong>, a figure that reflects the historical magnitude of the object. In 2022, the jersey Maradona wore in that same match sold for USD 9.2 million, setting a precedent for the value these mementos can reach. However, according to experts, the ball could exceed any previous expectations, as there are no direct references to estimate its final price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The auction of the \u201cHand of God\u201d ball responds to a growing trend: the sports memorabilia market, especially in soccer, is experiencing a boom driven by the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mike Provenzale<\/strong>, a specialist at Heritage Auctions, described the ball as \u201ca one-of-a-kind piece<\/strong>\u201d and stated: \u201cIt is arguably the most important soccer object in existence<\/strong>,\u201d according to Reuters<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Heritage Auctions will put up for sale the ball used during the 90 minutes of the 1986 Mexico match between Argentina and England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The quarter-final match of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico was the stage for two of the most remembered goals in the history of football. In the first, Diego Maradona advanced toward the penalty area, jumped alongside English goalkeeper Peter Shilton<\/strong> and pushed the ball with his hand, a gesture he himself later defined as \u201ca little with the head of Maradona, a little with the hand of God.\u201d Just four minutes later, the Argentine left five rivals behind and scored the goal known as the \u201cGoal of the Century,\u201d so named after a FIFA poll in 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interest in objects linked to such iconic moments transcends sports: the ball represents, according to the auctioneers, the \u201cHoly Grail<\/strong>\u201d for any football enthusiast. Provenzale highlighted the uniqueness of the object, remarking that its one-of-a-kind nature and historical value make it an asset without comparison in the world of collecting.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The auction takes place in the context of a market that has grown steadily in recent years. Although the collecting of sports memorabilia was dominated for decades by sports such as basketball, baseball, American football, and ice hockey, soccer has gained ground. \u201cThe United States is the engine of the sports collectibles market. It basically started here and has a huge base of collectors, the number of which is growing exponentially<\/strong>,\u201d explained Provenzale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialists described the Adidas Azteca as an unrepeatable piece within football<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the factors that have boosted this sector is the development of major international tournaments. The specialist stressed that the popularity of world championships acts as a catalyst for the market. \u201cPlayer performance causes an increase in valuations in real time<\/strong>,\u201d noted Provenzale, who also mentioned that \u201cwe have some Messi cards up for auction right now; the night he scored a hat-trick, their value skyrocketed<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rise of modern collectible cards, known as trading cards, has been another driver of the market. Provenzale indicated that “incredibly high values” are currently being paid for cards. “The market will remain in anticipation of what happens in the round of 16 and who manages to advance beyond that stage. The market has already passed judgment on Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbapp\u00e9. It will be those players who manage to make a name for themselves in the coming weeks<\/strong>,” stated the auction specialist from Heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that the auction coincides with the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is no coincidence. The United States, as the main driver of the sports collectibles market, contributed to the consolidation of these types of events. Provenzale remarked that the collector base grows year after year and that sports previously considered niche, such as Formula 1<\/strong> and professional wrestling, have also seen a rebound in the prices of their historical items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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