Diego Maradona was awarded the trophy for his scintillating play at the 1986 World Cup, where he captained Argentina to victory.
The trophy was missing for decades with rumours it was stolen by mafia or was used to pay off debt, among many theories.The auction will be held on June 6 in Paris , with bidders needing a 150,000 euros deposit to participate.
Before that, he scored the controversial "Hand of God" goal and the "Goal of the Century" in a 2-1 win over England in the quarterfinals.Maradona received the award — given to the tournament's best player — at a ceremony at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Élysées in 1986. It subsequently disappeared, giving rise to rumours.
Bidders will be asked to make a deposit of 150,000 euros to participate in the June 6 auction.SportOne of Australian cricket's brightest young talents will miss the World Cup, but Ricky Ponting is unlocking his full potential'Devastating' season-ending injuries confirmed for two Brisbane Lions stars
ABC Sport Golden Ball Diego Maradona 1986 FIFA World Cup Paris Auction
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Everyone Knows That: internet music mystery solved via 1986 adult movieThe search for song that has consumed thousands of Reddit users is over, with discovery that it was written for pornographic film
Read more »
Diego Maradona’s toxic post-death era is consistent with his chaotic life and careerThe Argentinian’s afterlife – a horror story of allegations and legal wrangles – has taken another turn
Read more »
Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yesJonathan Haidt says parents are overprotective in the real world and underprotective in the virtual world.
Read more »
Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yesJonathan Haidt says parents are overprotective in the real world and underprotective in the virtual world.
Read more »
Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yesJonathan Haidt says parents are overprotective in the real world and underprotective in the virtual world.
Read more »
War, grief and hope: the stories behind the World Press Photo award-winnersImages from Gaza, Ukraine, Madagascar and the US border were chosen by a worldwide jury from more than 60,000 entries
Read more »