Can You Answer these 40 History Questions?
30. Why is the famous goal Argentina star Diego Maradona scored in the 1986 World Cup often referred to as “The Hand of God Goal?”
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The 1986 quarterfinal game between England and Argentina has earned its place in World Cup lore in large part thanks to the infamous “Hand of God” goal Argentinian star Diego Maradona punched in over the head of the British goalkeeper. Not having the benefit of instant replay and with both referees missing the illegal play, the goal ended up standing, and Argentina went on to win the game.
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30. Why is the famous goal Argentina star Diego Maradona scored in the 1986 World Cup often referred to as “The Hand of God Goal?”
- Maradona propelled it in with his hand
- It didn’t seem to go in at first
- It ended up being the winning goal of the World Cup
- It never went in
