The association also posted a picture of Maradona kissing the World Cup trophy, adding: “Goodbye, Diego. You will #Eternal in every heart of the soccer planet.”The colorful and outspoken star was captain of the 1986 side that captured his nation's second World Cup title. He scored twice in a 2-1 victory over England in the quarterfinals.Agustin Marcarian / Reuters file
Maradona went up for a header in the 51st minute of that match, as the ball went off his arm and into England's goal. But in an era long before instant replay, known as video assistant referee in soccer, officials on the field missed the clear violation and the goal stood. “A little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God," Maradona famously said of that score.David K. Li is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.
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