'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on
Summary
The article tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who attended the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. She witnessed Diego Maradona's famous and controversial "Hand of God" goal, where Maradona used his hand to score, a moment that has become one of the most discussed in football history.Key Facts
- The match took place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City during the 1986 World Cup.
- Diego Maradona scored a goal by hitting the ball with his hand, which the referee did not see and allowed.
- The goal became known as the "Hand of God," a phrase Maradona himself used.
- The game was the quarter-final match between Argentina and England.
- Argentina's second goal by Maradona, scored shortly after, is often less remembered because of the controversy around the first.
- The author was 17 years old and not initially interested in football when she attended the match.
- There was tension due to recent political conflicts, specifically the Falklands War, between Argentina and England.
- The atmosphere in the stadium was lively, with fans from many countries enjoying the event together.
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