The iconic Golden Ball trophy that Diego Maradona won at the 1986 FIFA World Cup is set to be auctioned off in June. The late Argentinian soccer legend’s prized possession will be sold by Aguttes, a renowned auction house in France, on June 6th, with an expected sale price of millions of dollars.
Diego Maradona, who passed away at the age of 60 in 2020, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Alongside Pelé, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo, he holds a special place in the annals of world football history. His most significant achievement came in 1986 when he led Argentina to their second World Cup victory, scoring five goals in the tournament and winning the Golden Ball for the most outstanding player.
Although Maradona’s Golden Ball was stolen from its previous owners, Aguttes was able to verify its authenticity after it was recovered from numerous trophy lots in an auction room. This makes Maradona’s award the first FIFA World Cup Golden Ball ever to be sold at auction. With millions of avid collectors and fans around the world eagerly awaiting this historic event, Aguttes is poised to make history once again with this unique and highly sought-after piece of sporting memorabilia.