The iconic Golden Ball trophy awarded to Diego Maradona for his outstanding performance in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned off in France on June 6. This marks the first time that the prestigious award has been put up for sale, and it is expected to fetch millions of dollars.
Maradona led Argentina to victory in Mexico, scoring five goals during the tournament and captaining his country every minute of each game. His standout performance against England, which saw him use his hand to score a goal now known as the “Hand of God,” is most famously remembered. But Maradona’s brilliance didn’t stop there; he also scored two goals against Belgium, leading Argentina to a thrilling 3-2 victory against West Germany in the final.
The Golden Ball trophy was introduced at the 1982 World Cup and has since become a highly esteemed honor given to the best player of the tournament. Past winners include Paolo Rossi of Italy, Romario and Ronaldo of Brazil, and Zinedine Zidane of France. The only player to have won it twice is Argentine legend Lionel Messi.
Aguttes auction house confirmed that they have authenticated Maradona’s Adidas Golden Ball trophy after reports surfaced that it had been stolen and resurfaced among various trophy lots in an auction room. The investigation carried out by Aguttes revealed that it was indeed Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy, making this an exciting opportunity for collectors to own a piece of history.
In conclusion, Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball will be going under the hammer on June 6th at Aguttes auction house in France. This historic event will offer collectors an opportunity to acquire one of the most prestigious awards ever given to a football player while contributing towards preserving its legacy for future generations.
