Diego Maradona’s legendary “Hand of God” match ball from the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England is set to go under the hammer in the United States this month.

Heritage Auctions is scheduled to auction the iconic football from August 21 to 23, with an opening bid of $2.5 million. The auction house reportedly expects the historic ball to fetch around $10 million or more.

The ball has been authenticated through photo matching, including detailed analysis of video footage and still images from the famous Argentina-England clash. Maradona scored both of Argentina’s goals with the same ball, including the controversial “Hand of God” goal and his celebrated solo effort later known as the “Goal of the Century.”

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The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal will be on display as part of an exhibit that will open ahead of this year's World Cup, the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum said on Saturday.

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Argentine football fans gathered at several sites around the country to remember the former Boca Juniors, Barcelona, and Napoli icon, including La Bombonera stadium, the home of his beloved Boca.

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Former Tunisian football referee Ali Bin Nasser, who officiated in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final in which Diego Maradona scored his famous brace against England, lauded the Argentine as a “genius” after his demise at the age of 60 on Wednesday.

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Argentine football legend Diego Maradona on Wednesday passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in his house in Argentina. Maradona lived his life to the fullest after achieving trophies and accolades in both club and international football.

RIP Maradona: Relive the iconic 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup - watch video

Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday - "to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand". The Argentine legend made the impish suggestion in an interview with France Football in reference to his 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, with Argentina going on to take the title.

Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift