In the course of the sport, Hodge unintentionally flicked the ball into the air for Maradona to attain the notorious ‘Hand of God’ aim.
“The Hand of God is really a singular second not solely within the historical past of sports activities, however within the historical past of the twentieth century,” mentioned Brahm Wachter, Head of Streetwear and Trendy Collectables at Sotheby’s, the public sale home the place the shirt is about to be bought.
“The second resonated far past the world of soccer, coming quickly after the Falklands battle, and has in flip impressed books, movies, and documentaries. Maradona is now remembered as one of many best to ever play the sport of soccer — and this specific sport is an instrumental a part of his legacy.
“After all, not solely was ‘The Hand of God’ aim scored on this sport, but in addition, the ‘Purpose of the Century’ which is broadly thought-about to be one of many best particular person objectives of all time,” Wachter added.
Maradona’s shirt is predicted to problem Babe Ruth’s Yankee street jersey as the costliest match-worn jersey bought at public sale, with the present document $5.64 million.
It is the primary time the shirt has been available on the market, having beforehand been on show on the Nationwide Soccer Museum in Manchester, England.
“I’ve been the proud proprietor of this merchandise for over 35 years, since Diego and I swapped shirts within the tunnel after the famed match,” Hodge mentioned. “It was an absolute privilege to have performed in opposition to one of many best and most luxurious soccer gamers of all time.
“The Hand of God shirt has deep cultural which means to the soccer world, the individuals of Argentina, and the individuals of England and I am sure that the brand new proprietor can have immense delight in proudly owning the world’s most iconic soccer shirt.”
The shirt can be on sale on-line from April 20 to Might 4 and can be displayed at Sotheby’s in London all through the public sale.
