Hand of God

New Delhi: Diego Maradona’s most memorable performance came during Argentina’s quarter-final against England in the 1986 World cup held in Mexico.

Maradona had scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-1 victory. His first was assisted, in his own words, by the Hand of God.

Maradona dribbles past three to four English players, plays a one-two, gets it back and rises above Peter Shilton to head the ball past him.

But it wasn't a header, his fist had knocked the ball over the keeper. At first sight it looked like a good goal, but the replay showed it wasn't.

Unseen by the referee, he had used his hand to score the goal.

Maradona dribbles past three to four English players, plays a one-two, gets it back and rises above Peter Shilton to head the ball past him.

It wasn't a header though, his fist knocked the ball over the keeper. At first sight it looked like a good goal, but the replay showed it wasn't.

And that was Maradona's Hand of God.