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Diego Maradona’s 1986 Ballon d’Or, for his brilliant performance in the World Cup, will be auctioned in France. The trophy is expected to bring millions of euros to the family of the Argentine icon.
The Aguttes auction house made an announcement on Tuesday that resonates as a historic event in the world of football. The Ballon d’Or trophy awarded to Diego Maradona for his legendary performance at the 1986 World Cup will soon be auctioned in France.
This iconic trophy, the first of its kind to be put up for public sale, is already attracting keen interest among collectors and football fans around the world. Aguttes expects bidding to reach highs, with estimates reaching several million euros, when the sale takes place on June 6.
Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, made football history by winning this prestigious award after brilliantly leading Argentina to victory at the 1986 World Cup, which took place in Mexico. His remarkable performance throughout the tournament, punctuated by five memorable goals, cemented his status as a footballing genius and elevated his team to the pinnacle of world football.
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Among the unforgettable moments of this memorable competition, Maradona’s breathtaking performance against England in the quarter-finals remains etched in the memories of all football fans. With two iconic goals, including the famous “goal of the century”, Maradona demonstrated his exceptional talent and his ability to change the course of a match single-handedly.
