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Recovered 1986 WC Golden Ball Of Diego Maradona Set To Be Auctioned
- The Diego Maradona long-lost Golden Ball trophy in 1986 World Cup has been rediscovered.
- Experts predict it will fetch millions due to its historical significance.
- Maradona’s legacy continues to captivate football enthusiasts through remarkable discoveries like this one.
Eko Hot Blog reports that The elusive Golden Ball trophy, bestowed upon Diego Maradona for his iconic display in the 1986 World Cup, has been found and will soon go under the hammer in Paris next month.
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The Aguttes auction house revealed this remarkable discovery on Tuesday.
Given its unparalleled historical significance, experts anticipate the trophy to fetch millions at auction.
Diego Maradona, the leader of Argentina’s triumph in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, secured his place in football history not just through his exceptional skills but also for his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England.
For decades, the Golden Ball trophy, presented to him as the tournament’s best player, remained shrouded in mystery, with numerous rumors circulating about its whereabouts.
According to various reports, the trophy was thought to have been stolen or lost under extraordinary circumstances.
Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal against England.
A reformed mafia member once alleged it had been melted down into gold pieces.
While other accounts hinted it disappeared during a high-stakes poker game or was sold to settle debts.
The trophy’s retrieval was just as surprising as its vanishing act.
According to the BBC, Francois Thierry, a sports specialist at Aguttes auction house.
He revealed that the trophy was bought by an anonymous purchaser who initially failed to grasp the significance of their acquisition.
“He bought it with many other items, and initially, he did not know it was something important,” Thierry explained.
Only after conducting internet research and noticing resemblances with the Golden Ball did the buyer grasp the potential value of their acquisition.
1986 World Cup Champions
Despite efforts to authenticate the trophy by reaching out to Maradona and FIFA, the buyer faced setbacks.
However, through thorough research and consultations with experts, they became convinced of its authenticity.
This trophy not only represents Maradona’s crowning achievements but also solidifies his status as one of, if not the greatest, football players of the 20th century.
Given the staggering auction results of Maradona’s memorabilia in the past, such as his jersey and the match ball from the England game.
This garnered millions, anticipation is soaring for the forthcoming auction.
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Diego Maradona, who passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60 due to heart failure shortly after undergoing brain surgery, left behind a legacy that persists through tales and now, the upcoming auction of this once-lost treasure.
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