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World Cup Semi-Final: Why England vs Argentina is more 'war' than football
Published 14 July 2026 ยท sports
Diego Maradona's infamous goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals is one of the most controversial moments in the history of the FIFA
Diego Maradona's infamous goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals is one of the most controversial moments in the history of the FIFA World Cup. The ball went up into the air between England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and Maradona and the Argentinian legend used his hand instead of his head to put the ball into the net.
Published: July 14, 2026 โข 6:42 PM IST ยท Updated: July 14, 2026 โข 7:34 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Diego Maradona's infamous goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals is one of the most controversial moments in the history of the FIFA World Cup.
The ball went up into the air between England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and Maradona and the Argentinian legend used his hand instead of his head to put the ball into the net.