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40 Years After 'Hand Of God' Diego Maradona Still Argentina's World Cup Hero

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Monday marks 40 years since Diego Maradona's defining performance in Argentina's 2-1 win over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

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It was 40 years ago that, given the context of the War of the Malvinas, Maradona played the game of a life in Argentina-England. Peter Shilton still does not forget today. Whoever was in the Aztec stadium neither.

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First there were l'Heysel, l'Aids and Chernobyl. Then came June 22, 1986 and the 55th minute of Argentina-England. Since YouTube exists I've seen that goal thousands of times, many with the legendary radio chronicle of Victor Hugo Morales, the song of an invaded in front of a miracle. I've seen the cosmic Barrilete, ¿de qué planeta viniste?...........................................................................................................…

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Forty years after Diego Armando Maradona immortalized the famous "Hand of God" in the 1986 World Cup, Argentina continues to be one of the most successful selections, but also one of the most controversial in the history of the World Cups. Four world titles, legendary figures and several episodes that have divided opinions have accompanied the Albiceleste for decades.

Millonaires sign ups mark the pass market during the 2026 World CupToday's matches in the 2026 World Cup: schedules and where to seeWorld 2026: Egypt goes back to New Zealand and is close to the seven-year finalsOn 22 June it occupies a special place in the memory of Argentine football. Exactly 40 years ago, in the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona signed one of the most remembered performances in history when he scored two goals in front of Englan…

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The Mercury news broke the news in San Jose, United States on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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