For the “Hand of God” goal the majority view is that he did it intentionally but in my opinion Maradona, wary of being thumped in the head by the onrushing Shilton, who was a little slow off his line, raised his arm and the ball struck his hand and nestled in the net. After seeing no linesman’s flag and hearing no referee’s whistle, he happily took the glory for a clear piece of cheating.

My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas - David Pleat

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