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Maradona's 'Hand of God': Do You Know the Exact Year?
In which year did Diego Maradona score his famous 'Hand of God' goal against England in Mexico?
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Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986, during the quarter-final of the 1986 tournament in Mexico.
Why is Maradona's goal called the 'Hand of God'?
Maradona punched the ball into the net with his hand, but the referee allowed it. Afterwards Maradona said it was scored 'a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God', and the nickname stuck.
Who did Argentina play when Maradona scored the 'Hand of God'?
Argentina faced England in the 1986 quarter-final in Mexico, winning 2-1. Maradona later added the 'Goal of the Century' in the same match.