Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup has resurfaced. The award, which had been missing for decades, will be auctioned in Paris next month, the Aguttes house said Tuesday.
Maradona, who died in 2020 at age 60, was awarded the trophy for his scintillating play at the tournament, where he captained Argentina in its 3-2 win over West Germany in the final in Mexico City. Before that, he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal and the “Goal of the Century” in a 2-1 win over England in the quarterfinals.
The auction house said it expects the trophy “to fetch millions due to its uniqueness.”
Maradona received the award — given to the tournament’s best player — at a ceremony at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Élysées in 1986. It subsequently disappeared, giving rise to rumors.
Some say it was lost during a wild poker game, or sold to pay off debts, Aguttes said.
Met Gala 2024: Photos from the Mark Hotel
NE China City Offers Support to Boost Birth Rate
Organizations Promote Construction of 'Child
China's Population Fell by 850,000 in 2022 But 'Labor Resources Still Abundant'
Poland detains and questions Russian man who illegally crossed from Belarus
Innovation and Development Demonstrated During Boao Forum
More Women Elected to Sit as NPC Deputies
County Further Promotes Women's Employment and Income
German teams' success in Champions League disrupting Germany's Euro 2024 preparations
Yuntai Mountain Hanfu Huazhao Festival Kicks off in C China's Henan