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Why Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal is priceless -- and unforgettable

  • Written by Stefan Szymanski, Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan
Why Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal is priceless -- and unforgettableOne giant leap for soccerkind.Allsport/Getty Images

Football has “The Catch,” baseball has “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” and basketball has “The Block.”

For soccer, it is Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” – a sporting moment captured in time, the mere mention of which can conjure...

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