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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Shilton shirt from 'Hand of God' clash to be sold
The shirt worn by England goalkeeper Peter Shilton in the 'Hand of God' World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in 1986 is to be auctioned with an estimated sale price of up to £300, of the most famous games in the competition's history, it saw Diego Maradona use his left hand to lift the ball over the on-rushing Shilton to put his country minutes later, the South American side's captain scored what is widely regarded as one of the greatest goals of all time as he dribbled from his own half past several England No 10 shirt from the game fetched a then-record of £7.1m at auction in May asked whether he had cheated to score the opener, the midfielder said it was scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God".Shilton's shirt is being sold by a private collector from the UK as part of an auction expected to be held next July ahead of the 2026 World Cup final. 'Moment in history' David Convery, of Graham Budd Auctions, said the the jersey being auctioned had been verified through photo-matching, with tops from games earlier in the tournament having been discounted as part of the authentication process."As you can imagine, coming off his back in 100 degree heat in 1986, it has a wee bit of a whiff to it."There are a couple of pulls and snags due to the material but it's in pretty fantastic condition."It's from a moment in history and the second goal was unbelievable. As a specialist auctioneer, it's up there having held nine of the 11 World Cup winners' medals from 1966 and medals from every final since." Second goal like 'dream' Shilton, who went on to win a record 125 caps for his country, declined to be interviewed when contacted by the Peter Reid, who Maradona sprinted away from on his way to slotting home his second goal, describes the shirt as a reminder of a special at the National Football Museum in Manchester, the former midfielder recalled an intense build-up with the world's media camped outside the team hotel for the first clash between the sides since the Falklands War earlier in the decade."When you put it all together - the handball, the second goal, who Maradona was - it's an iconic game. It's fair to call it that."[England manager] Bobby Robson wasn't great with names. He called him Madonna.""But when he watched a football match, he could tell you that someone could play the game well," fellow 1986 squad member Viv Anderson added. "He went past me, played a one-two," says Reid, picking up the story again."I felt comfortable feeling Shilts was going to get it. As he went up, I saw the handball. Maradona did it well. It was cute, you would say that."I remember the ground exploding [with fans celebrating] and I realised he'd given it. Glenn Hoddle, Terry Fenwick, Shilts and me ran after the referee."Reid describes seeing Maradona's second goal unfold as he forlornly gave chase as like "being in a dream"."He was just too quick. If you look again, Hoddle gets fouled, it wasn't given and then Maradona's gone."His touch and pace [was staggering] even with the pitch being awful and covered with potholes. He was just too quick.""From the stand at the far end of the stadium where I was sat as a substitute, I just clapped," Anderson interjects."Well, I was on the pitch so couldn't have got away with that," Reid responds with a laugh. Other items due to be auctioned as part of the same event include Pele's World Cup winner's medal from 1958, which is valued at up to £500, Banks' 1966 winner's medal is estimated to fetch about £300,000 while Alan Ball's shirt from the game is expected to sell for in the region of £200, going under the hammer will be goalscorer Martin Peters' spare shirt from the final which auctioneers suggest is worth in the region of £50,000.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Peter Shilton's ‘Hand Of God' Shirt To Be Sold Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
Diego Maradona of Argentina #10 shakes hands with Peter Shilton of England under the watching eye of ... More referee Ali Bin Nasser (c) before the 1986 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final on 22 June 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Cannon/Allsport/Getty Images) The jersey worn by Peter Shilton when he faced Diego Maradona in an infamous 1986 World Cup quarter-final will be sold as part of an auction leading up to the 2026 finals. Shilton was the captain of an England team defeated by Argentina and two notorious goals scored by Maradona. The first was illegally handled past the goalkeeper but was mistakenly allowed to stand in the days before the implementation of Video Assistant Referees (VAR). The second, scored just four minutes later, is considered the greatest of all time, the so-called Goal of the Century. The photograph of Maradona punching the ball past Shilton - an incident which has become known as the Hand of God - is still perhaps the most famous sporting image of all time. Despite an illustrious 20-year international career during which he became the most-capped player in his country's history, Shilton has become a prisoner of the incident, forever remembered wearing the grey shirt and his inability to beat the smaller Maradona to the ball. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 22: Argentina player Diego Maradona outjumps England goalkeeper Peter ... More Shilton to score with his 'Hand of God' goal as England defenders Kenny Sansom (top) Gary Stevens (c) and Terry Fenwick look on during the 1986 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final at the Azteca Stadium on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo) The infamy of the moment has inflated any memorabilia associated with the match far above anything else known in sport. In 2022, the dark blue jersey worn by Maradona was sold by Steve Hodge, the England midfielder who swapped shirts with him after the game. The final valuation was a world record for a match-worn jersey with the hammer going down at the English auction house Sotheby's as bidding reached $8.9 million ($9.3 million including fees). Now Graham Budd Auctions has included the shirt worn by Shilton, the other protagonist in the so-called 'Hand of God' incident, as it's star attraction among a roadshow of World Cup memorabilia which will be sold in the lead up to the 2026 tournament to held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Supporters will be encouraged to bring their own collectibles to be valued by Graham Budd Auctions which can be added to the lots on sale. Peter Shilton's match-worn jersey from the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Argentina The grey goalkeeper jersey worn by Shilton during the entirety of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final was sold by the former England captain to a private collector many years ago and is now being auctioned next year by an anonymous private collector. Graham Budd has placed a reserve price of between $268,000-$400,000 on the 40-year-old nylon shirt manufactured by Umbro. It is understood that Shilton, now aged 75, will not have anything to do with the auction. England's goalkeepers had always traditionally worn yellow, green and blue shirts depending on the kits worn by the opposition team. A new first choice all-grey kit was introduced for the start of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Unlike the shirts provided for the England outfield players to wear in the midday heat, it was fitted with no ventilation. The 1986 kit featured the first England shirts to have a tournament inscription woven in blue thread under the Three Lions crest. Unlike the subsequently produced replica versions, the match-worn jerseys from the 1986 World Cup had no space between the lettering 'Mexico'86' (sic). This particular kit was only worn by Shilton during the five matches England played in Mexico during the 1986 World Cup. Extensive photo matching comparing the shirt's stripes with the jerseys worn in the other four games conclusively prove that the item on auction is the one Shilton sported during the game against Argentina. The winners medal presented to Pelé at the end of the 1958 FIFA World Cup final Also featured among the Graham Budd World Cup collection to be auctioned next year is the original World Cup winners medal presented to Pelé at the end of the 1958 World Cup, the shirt worn by Alan Ball during the 1966 World Cup final and England goalkeeper Gordon Banks' winners medal from the same match. Like the Shilton shirt, all of these items have six-figure valuations. The items will be displayed at various locations around the United Kingdom in the run up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup which marks the 60th anniversary of England's only victory in the competition and the 40th anniversary of the 'Hand of God' match.
CNA
3 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Scugnizzo Cup sparks football passion in Naples prison walls
NAPLES, Italy :In the vibrant heart of Naples' historic centre, the thunderous sounds from five-a-side football matches resonate off the ancient stone walls of a former juvenile prison. Fuelled by Napoli winning the Italian Serie A title in two of the last three seasons, a passion for soccer is taking root across the city. More than 30 years had passed since the club's first two Scudetto crowns inspired by Argentina World Cup winner and Napoli icon Diego Maradona. The long-awaited success has reignited a deep passion for the sport and the fierce devotion Neapolitans are renowned for. Nowhere is this clearer than in the games in the former prison courtyard, abandoned for over two decades, which are drawing growing crowds and sponsorship. The Scugnizzo Cup, a grassroots tournament in its sixth year, is becoming one of the city's most popular sporting events. "It's a game this city loves deeply, almost viscerally, but one that is often tied solely to the passion for the city's professional club," volunteer Sergio Sciambra said. "At the same time Naples lacks sports facilities and parks, and it has become nearly impossible to play football in public squares taken over by cafes and tourism," The prison, known as Scugnizzo Liberato, which translates to liberated street boy in the Neapolitan dialect, has been transformed into a vibrant community space. "It's a tournament created for the people of the neighbourhoods, to build atmosphere and friendship," said organiser Giuseppe Pipino. "Naples is sometimes criticised for not being a good example, but the Scugnizzo Cup is for those kids who face more difficulties." The tournament brings neighbourhood and migrant teams together to play matches in a tight concrete courtyard. "The Scugnizzo Cup is the testament to a need felt by the city, to reclaim a sport that can no longer be just watched from the stands," volunteer Julian Foster said. "It shows us that you can still have fun without massive stadiums and football superstar, that there are other ways of being together, ways that have slowly been taken away or forgotten." During this year's final, the prison courtyard was up by with flares as Manchester City Napoli, named in playful tribute to their Premier League counterparts, crushed Inter Miami Quartieri Uniti 4-0 on Friday.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Scugnizzo Cup sparks football passion in Naples prison walls
NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -In the vibrant heart of Naples' historic centre, the thunderous sounds from five-a-side football matches resonate off the ancient stone walls of a former juvenile prison. Fuelled by Napoli winning the Italian Serie A title in two of the last three seasons, a passion for soccer is taking root across the city. More than 30 years had passed since the club's first two Scudetto crowns inspired by Argentina World Cup winner and Napoli icon Diego Maradona. The long-awaited success has reignited a deep passion for the sport and the fierce devotion Neapolitans are renowned for. Nowhere is this clearer than in the games in the former prison courtyard, abandoned for over two decades, which are drawing growing crowds and sponsorship. The Scugnizzo Cup, a grassroots tournament in its sixth year, is becoming one of the city's most popular sporting events. "It's a game this city loves deeply, almost viscerally, but one that is often tied solely to the passion for the city's professional club," volunteer Sergio Sciambra said. "At the same time Naples lacks sports facilities and parks, and it has become nearly impossible to play football in public squares taken over by cafes and tourism," The prison, known as Scugnizzo Liberato, which translates to liberated street boy in the Neapolitan dialect, has been transformed into a vibrant community space. "It's a tournament created for the people of the neighbourhoods, to build atmosphere and friendship," said organiser Giuseppe Pipino. "Naples is sometimes criticised for not being a good example, but the Scugnizzo Cup is for those kids who face more difficulties." The tournament brings neighbourhood and migrant teams together to play matches in a tight concrete courtyard. "The Scugnizzo Cup is the testament to a need felt by the city, to reclaim a sport that can no longer be just watched from the stands," volunteer Julian Foster said. "It shows us that you can still have fun without massive stadiums and football superstar, that there are other ways of being together, ways that have slowly been taken away or forgotten." During this year's final, the prison courtyard was up by with flares as Manchester City Napoli, named in playful tribute to their Premier League counterparts, crushed Inter Miami Quartieri Uniti 4-0 on Friday. (Writing by Tommy Lund in Gdansk, additional reporting by Antonio Denti, editing by Ed Osmond)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Scugnizzo Cup sparks football passion in Naples prison walls
Find out what's new on ST website and app. NAPLES, Italy - In the vibrant heart of Naples' historic centre, the thunderous sounds from five-a-side football matches resonate off the ancient stone walls of a former juvenile prison. Fuelled by Napoli winning the Italian Serie A title in two of the last three seasons, a passion for soccer is taking root across the city. More than 30 years had passed since the club's first two Scudetto crowns inspired by Argentina World Cup winner and Napoli icon Diego Maradona. The long-awaited success has reignited a deep passion for the sport and the fierce devotion Neapolitans are renowned for. Nowhere is this clearer than in the games in the former prison courtyard, abandoned for over two decades, which are drawing growing crowds and sponsorship. The Scugnizzo Cup, a grassroots tournament in its sixth year, is becoming one of the city's most popular sporting events. "It's a game this city loves deeply, almost viscerally, but one that is often tied solely to the passion for the city's professional club," volunteer Sergio Sciambra said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 1 in 3 vapes here laced with etomidate; MOH working with MHA to list it as illegal drug: Ong Ye Kung Singapore HSA extends hotline hours, launches new platform to report vaping offences Singapore Ride-hailing robot on trial for airport police is 2-in-1 patrol robot and PMD Asia Tearful relatives await news of victims in Vietnam boat capsize Singapore ComfortDelDro to discipline driver who flung relative's wheelchair out of taxi Multimedia How to make the most out of small homes in Singapore Asia Over 380,000 people affected by autogate glitch at JB checkpoint over 2 days Singapore Minor Issues: Why I didn't send my daughters to my brand-name primary school "At the same time Naples lacks sports facilities and parks, and it has become nearly impossible to play football in public squares taken over by cafes and tourism," The prison, known as Scugnizzo Liberato, which translates to liberated street boy in the Neapolitan dialect, has been transformed into a vibrant community space. "It's a tournament created for the people of the neighbourhoods, to build atmosphere and friendship," said organiser Giuseppe Pipino. "Naples is sometimes criticised for not being a good example, but the Scugnizzo Cup is for those kids who face more difficulties." The tournament brings neighbourhood and migrant teams together to play matches in a tight concrete courtyard. "The Scugnizzo Cup is the testament to a need felt by the city, to reclaim a sport that can no longer be just watched from the stands," volunteer Julian Foster said. "It shows us that you can still have fun without massive stadiums and football superstar, that there are other ways of being together, ways that have slowly been taken away or forgotten." During this year's final, the prison courtyard was up by with flares as Manchester City Napoli, named in playful tribute to their Premier League counterparts, crushed Inter Miami Quartieri Uniti 4-0 on Friday. REUTERS
