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BBC News
21-07-2025
- 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
21-07-2025
- 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.
The Irish Sun
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Infamous ‘Hand of God' shirt from England clash with Maradona up for auction for £300k along with Pele World Cup medal
THE England jersey worn by Peter Shilton during the infamous Hand of God 1986 World Cup quarter-final is going under the hammer. Shilton's grey-and-blue No 1 goalkeeper top, Advertisement 2 Peter Shilton's jersey from the 'Hand of God' moment is up for sale at auctino Credit: PA:Press Association 2 It could fetch as much as £300,000 Credit: PA It is part of a treasure trove of football memorabilia to be sold on behalf of Graham Budd Auctions during the 2026 World Cup finals in North and Central America. Other items available to buy in 12 months' time include Brazilian legend Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winners' medal from the 4-2 final triumph over West Germany at Wembley could fetch between £220,000 and 300,000. The No 7 long-sleeved match shirt worn by the late Alan Ball in that clash is priced at £150k-£200k. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And a complete set of 1966 World Cup ticket stubs for all 32 matches has been valued at £7,000 to £10,000. England's 125-cap record-holder Shilton, 75, sold his kit to a private collector following their controversial finals exit. A special launch event in Manchester takes place today and several items from the collection will be showcased at Premier League and Championship grounds throughout the year. David Convery, head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, said: 'Items like this don't come up for sale normally. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'The impact of Peter Shilton — and other greats like Pele — has been felt by the generations of footballers and fans that have followed, on an international scale. 'Pele remains the youngest World Cup goalscorer of all time. Neymar SENT OFF for attempting to score Maradona-style Hand of God goal ours after old club PSG win Champions League 'The infamous 1986 Hand of God quarter-final is a match of huge cultural and political significance. Advertisement 'It's a privilege to have them pass through our hands. 'As part of this year-long consignment drive, we'll visit the clubs that hosted 1966 World Cup matches, where the public will get a chance to view some of these iconic lots. 'Bring along your own memorabilia to be valued by our specialist team. 'You never know what treasure you might already have at home.' Advertisement The late Diego Maradona scored two goals — the first with his hand, the second with a sensational 40-yard dribble — as Argentina eliminated Bobby Robson's Three Lions from the '86 finals. Tunisian referee Ali Ben Nasser failed to spot the deliberate handball by the cheating Argies captain — who died aged 60 in November 2020 — and the controversy still rages. Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge nabbed Maradona's blue Argentina match shirt following the 2-1 Three Lions defeat. He stored it in his attic before it sold for £7.1MILLION — the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Infamous ‘Hand of God' shirt from England clash with Maradona up for auction for £300k along with Pele World Cup medal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE England jersey worn by Peter Shilton during the infamous Hand of God 1986 World Cup quarter-final is going under the hammer. Shilton's grey-and-blue No 1 goalkeeper top, that will forever be remembered for that iconic moment by Diego Maradona in Mexico City 39 years ago, has been valued at £200,000 to £300,000. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Peter Shilton's jersey from the 'Hand of God' moment is up for sale at auctino Credit: PA:Press Association 2 It could fetch as much as £300,000 Credit: PA It is part of a treasure trove of football memorabilia to be sold on behalf of Graham Budd Auctions during the 2026 World Cup finals in North and Central America. Other items available to buy in 12 months' time include Brazilian legend Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal, which is valued at £300,000 to £500,000. Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winners' medal from the 4-2 final triumph over West Germany at Wembley could fetch between £220,000 and 300,000. The No 7 long-sleeved match shirt worn by the late Alan Ball in that clash is priced at £150k-£200k. And a complete set of 1966 World Cup ticket stubs for all 32 matches has been valued at £7,000 to £10,000. England's 125-cap record-holder Shilton, 75, sold his kit to a private collector following their controversial finals exit. A special launch event in Manchester takes place today and several items from the collection will be showcased at Premier League and Championship grounds throughout the year. David Convery, head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, said: 'Items like this don't come up for sale normally. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'The impact of Peter Shilton — and other greats like Pele — has been felt by the generations of footballers and fans that have followed, on an international scale. 'Pele remains the youngest World Cup goalscorer of all time. Neymar SENT OFF for attempting to score Maradona-style Hand of God goal ours after old club PSG win Champions League 'The infamous 1986 Hand of God quarter-final is a match of huge cultural and political significance. 'It's a privilege to have them pass through our hands. 'As part of this year-long consignment drive, we'll visit the clubs that hosted 1966 World Cup matches, where the public will get a chance to view some of these iconic lots. 'Bring along your own memorabilia to be valued by our specialist team. 'You never know what treasure you might already have at home.' The late Diego Maradona scored two goals — the first with his hand, the second with a sensational 40-yard dribble — as Argentina eliminated Bobby Robson's Three Lions from the '86 finals. Tunisian referee Ali Ben Nasser failed to spot the deliberate handball by the cheating Argies captain — who died aged 60 in November 2020 — and the controversy still rages. Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge nabbed Maradona's blue Argentina match shirt following the 2-1 Three Lions defeat. He stored it in his attic before it sold for £7.1MILLION — the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Infamous ‘Hand of God' shirt from England clash with Maradona up for auction for £300k along with Pele World Cup medal
THE England jersey worn by Peter Shilton during the infamous Hand of God 1986 World Cup quarter-final is going under the hammer. Shilton's grey-and-blue No 1 goalkeeper top, that will forever be remembered for that iconic moment by Diego Maradona in Mexico City 39 years ago, has been valued at £200,000 to £300,000. It is part of a treasure trove of football memorabilia to be sold on behalf of Graham Budd Auctions during the 2026 World Cup finals in North and Central America. Other items available to buy in 12 months' time include Brazilian legend Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal, which is valued at £300,000 to £500,000. Gordon Banks' 1966 World Cup winners' medal from the 4-2 final triumph over West Germany at Wembley could fetch between £220,000 and 300,000. The No 7 long-sleeved match shirt worn by the late Alan Ball in that clash is priced at £150k-£200k. And a complete set of 1966 World Cup ticket stubs for all 32 matches has been valued at £7,000 to £10,000. England's 125-cap record-holder Shilton, 75, sold his kit to a private collector following their controversial finals exit. A special launch event in Manchester takes place today and several items from the collection will be showcased at Premier League and Championship grounds throughout the year. David Convery, head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, said: 'Items like this don't come up for sale normally. 'The impact of Peter Shilton — and other greats like Pele — has been felt by the generations of footballers and fans that have followed, on an international scale. 'Pele remains the youngest World Cup goalscorer of all time. Neymar SENT OFF for attempting to score Maradona-style Hand of God goal ours after old club PSG win Champions League 'The infamous 1986 Hand of God quarter-final is a match of huge cultural and political significance. 'It's a privilege to have them pass through our hands. 'As part of this year-long consignment drive, we'll visit the clubs that hosted 1966 World Cup matches, where the public will get a chance to view some of these iconic lots. 'Bring along your own memorabilia to be valued by our specialist team. 'You never know what treasure you might already have at home.' The late Diego Maradona scored two goals — the first with his hand, the second with a sensational 40-yard dribble — as Argentina eliminated Bobby Robson's Three Lions from the '86 finals. Tunisian referee Ali Ben Nasser failed to spot the deliberate handball by the cheating Argies captain — who died aged 60 in November 2020 — and the controversy still rages. Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Steve Hodge nabbed Maradona's blue Argentina match shirt following the 2-1 Three Lions defeat. He stored it in his attic before it sold for £7.1MILLION — the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever.
