Diego Maradona’s Hand of God: The Controversial Moment That Defined a Legend
On June 22, 1986, in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, a moment occurred that would forever alter football history. Argentina’s Diego Maradona, standing at just 5 feet 5 inches, leapt alongside England’s 6-foot-1 goalkeeper Peter Shilton and appeared to head the ball into the net. The referee signaled a goal, but television replays revealed what England…