In 1986, Diego Armando Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina, beating Germany (3-2). A high point of his career marred by the enormous incompetence of the refereeing body who did not see the goal scored by the handball by “El pibe de oro” against England in the quarter-final. This act of cheating has never scratched the image of the brilliant left-hander among his fans, who were inevitably a little blinded.
In the semi-final, Maradona scored twice against Belgium, 2-0, beating Jean-Marie-Pfaff in the 52nd and 63rd minutes. The Red Devils goalkeeper had recovered the signed jersey of the Albiceleste playmaker. A precious piece for collectors. This is what Jean-Marie Pfaff had logically estimated, eager to put Maradona’s tunic up for sale, reports the Belgian media The evening.
At Sotheby’s, the jersey, which was auctioned for a minimum of 640,000 euros (estimated sale price between 730,000 and 1.1 million euros), did not find a buyer. Jean-Marie Pfaff took back his property, perhaps waiting to consider lowering the price next time.
