Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for $3.35 million at auction

The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona during the infamous 'Hand of God' goal was sold at auction by Heritage Auctions for $3.35 million on August 23, 2026. The sale concluded after a bidding start of $2.5 million, falling short of the expected $10 million estimate. It is notable that the ball's sale price did not surpass the record of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball, which sold for $4.392 million. The auction occurred after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina, led by Maradona's legacy, failed to win the tournament. The ball had been previously sold in 2022 for $2.37 million and was relisted after an unsuccessful bid in 2023.

• 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball falls short of breaking records, but sells for $3.35 million at auction