'Maradona's sweat still sticking to the ball' — Netizens react to Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball auctioned for S$3.27M - Singapore News

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Still, one online user didn't quite understand why such a big amount would be spent on an unusable football. 'Got money? Give to charities...' the person wrote.

Netizens are responding to recent news of legendary football player Maradona’s “Hand of God Ball” reaching S$3.27 million at an auction.

Football superfans know that the goal scored by Diego Maradona at the 1986 World Cup is one of his most famous goals. At that time, Argentina, whom Maradona was playing for, was up against England in a quarterfinals match. Argentina went home the winner that day, beating England two to one. Shortly after that, Argentina eventually won the 1986 World Cup.

In response to this news, a handful of football-loving netizens took to the comments section on Facebook to share their thoughts on the grand sale. “The mighty Maradona,” one said. Another joked, saying, “Maradona’s sweat is still sticking to the ball.”

 

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