Despite his passing over a year and a half ago,Diego Maradona continues to make headlines, proof of his aura and his importance in the history of football. Considered one of the greatest players in history, the Argentinian died on November 25, 2020 at his home in Buenos Aires from cardiac arrest. After having multiplied scandals and health problems throughout his life, the one nicknamed the pibe de oro (the golden boy), could not be saved by his medical team. A death that has raised many questions and a trial is currently underway.
Object of a cult in Argentina, the 1986 world champion is adored almost everywhere on the planet and the proof was once again made during an auction organized yesterday by the famous brand Sotheby’s in New York. Author of a legendary match against England during the 86 World Cup, Diego Maradona made history that day and the jersey of this legendary match went on sale Wednesday. It was sold for a historic sum and has never been seen before for a collector’s item of sportswear since it was sold for the sum of 9.3 million dollars!
Shirt owner kept it for 35 years before selling it
A record and impressive sum, which shows, if need be, that Diego Maradona remains one of the most beloved sportsmen on the planet. A sale that started on the internet on April 20 and therefore ended yesterday with this record price, but for now, we do not know the identity of the wealthy buyer of the exceptional piece. In any case, there is one who must be happy, it is Steve Hodge, holder of the shirt so far. At the end of the match where Diego Maradona built his legend a little more, the English player swapped his shirt with the Argentinian. He owned it for 35 years before selling it yesterday for a small fortune.
A record auction for this Diego Maradona jersey, who disappeared in 2020, but whose legend continues to be written today.