Who was Maradona's Hand of God shirt?

Former Three Lions midfielder Hodge landed a £7million windfall this week after selling the shirt at auction. The jersey was worn by Maradona when he scored two historic goals in the 2-1 win over England, including the infamous 'Hand of God' for which he punched the ball over Shilton and into the net.

Who bought Maradona's Hand of God shirt?

Hodge has owned the shirt ever since the famous match, but it's spent the last 20 years on loan at the National Football Museum in Manchester. Marcelo Ordas, an Argentinian football collector has been speaking after the auction: 'Very sad...It definitely needs to go to Argentina, because it's a part of our culture.'

Who got Maradona's shirt?

England midfielder Steve Hodge got Maradona's jersey after the game and announced last month he was putting it up for auction after 19 years on display at England's National Football Museum.

Did Steve Hodge sell the Maradona shirt?

Former England midfielder Steve Hodge has landed a £7million windfall after selling a Diego Maradona shirt at auction. The jersey was worn by the Argentina icon when he scored two iconic goals in the 2-1 win over England at the 1986 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico, including the infamous Hand of God.

What is the hand of God shirt?

LONDON — The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup has sold for 7.1 million pounds ($9.3 million), the highest price ever paid at auction for a piece of sports memorabilia.

How did Steve Hodge get Maradona's shirt?

Former Three Lions midfielder Hodge landed a £7million windfall this week after selling the shirt at auction. The jersey was worn by Maradona when he scored two historic goals in the 2-1 win over England, including the infamous 'Hand of God' for which he punched the ball over Shilton and into the net.

Which England player swapped shirts with Maradona?

Former England midfielder Steve Hodge decided to sell the jersey 36 years after he swapped it with Maradona in the tunnel at the 1986 World Cup following Argentina's controversial 2-1 victory over England in the quarter-finals.

Who is stephen Hodge?

Stephen Hodge (born July 17, 1987 in Tatum, Texas) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football as a strong safety at Texas Christian University (TCU).

Where is Steve Hodge now?

With a total of eight years spent at Nottingham Forest , Steve Hodge remains one of the clubs most well respected players, despite the fact he now works as a development coach and caretaker manager for the team's local rivals Notts County .

Who is steven Hodge?

WEST VANCOUVER-BASED chocolatier and pâtissier Steven Hodge, founder of Temper Chocolate & Pastry, prides himself as much on the artistic detail of his chocolates as their seductive flavour.