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Peter Shilton discusses Maradona's 'Hand of God' ahead of England clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:11 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Peter Shilton discusses Maradona's 'Hand of God' ahead of England clash

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Peter Shilton stated he is ready to set aside his grievances over the infamous 'Hand of God' goal scored by Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. The match, held at the Azteca Stadium, saw Argentina advance past England with a score of 2-1. Reflecting on a recent trip to Buenos Aires, Shilton noted a softened perspective and emphasized the passage of time since the controversial moment. He expressed concern for the current England team as they prepare for their World Cup 2026 last-16 match against Mexico in the same venue, citing limited time to acclimate to local conditions.

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•Shilton led England as goalkeeper in the controversial 1986 match.
•He acknowledges Maradona's first goal was scored using his hand.
•Shilton aims to move past his long-held resentment.
•England is set to face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
•Shilton warns about the challenges of altitude and heat for the players.

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10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Peter Shilton reveals he has ‘put the beef to bed’ Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal

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On the eve of England’s return to the Azteca Stadium, the Three Lions legend reflected on one of the most infamous matches in World Cup history
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