Maradona Punched a Ball Into the World Cup

Sports6 Mar 2026/3 min read

Maradona Punched a Ball Into the World Cup

Inthe1986WorldCupquarter-final,DiegoMaradonascoredwithhisfist.Therefereeallowedit.Thenhescoredthegreatestgoalever.Allin4minutes.

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In the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Diego Maradona scored with his fist. The referee allowed it. Then he scored the greatest goal ever. All in 4 minutes.

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