Diego Maradona, known as the God of football, produced mind-boggling exploits on a weekly basis for club and country. Maradona, who scored 352 goals for club and country, is widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time.
When Argentina won the FIFA World Cup in 1986, Maradona spearheaded the team with crucial goals, including a brace in the quarter-final against England.
That includes the infamous “Hand of God” and also the unforgettable second where Maradona sprinted over 50 yards with the ball to place it past Peter Shilton. The second goal he scored that day is often hailed as the “Goal of the Century”.
Maradona also scored twice in the semi-final against Belgium and was given the Golden Ball for his extravagant performances on the field.
In his club career, he could not win a league title with Barcelona but led Napoli to two Serie A titles in 1986-87 and 1989-90. Those are the only league titles Napoli has won in its history.
Shortly after his passing, the stadium in Naples was named after him as a mark of respect.
Whilst Maradona is most popularly known as the God of football, there are some other football legends who have been given this tag as a mark of respect.
This term is a reference to an illegitimate goal scored by the legendary Diego Armando Maradona during a historic FIFA world cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England. Although the iconic Maradona was considered one of the greatest players that have ever graced the game of football, his infamous hand of God goal is a moment that lacks sportsmanship and doesn’t fit in the conformity to the rules guiding the game. However, This infamous incident is widely considered one of the most famous goals in the history of football up till today.
Unsurprisingly, the magnitude of the game and the manner with which the goal was scored made it one of the most controversial moments in football history. As expected, the aftermath of the goal generated a wildfire of controversies among football analysts and fans, particularly in England. In this article, we will be having a detailed look at how the infamous goal was scored and the historical backlash that followed it.