The iconic shirt worn by the recently deceased, Diego Armando Maradona, in the historic meeting between Argentina and England during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, makes news on social networks after the disclosure of the high price.
Former English footballer Steve Hodge, is the one wearing the mythical shirt that Pelusa wore in the quarterfinals. Hodge He made it clear days ago that the jersey “is not for sale” and expressed his anger at the version that has been circulating since the death of the world crash.
“I’ve had this shirt for 34 years and I’ve never tried to sell it. It has incredible sentimental value. It was uncomfortable and unpleasant. I’ve seen articles on the internet saying I want a million or two and that’s a lie. I think that is a bit disrespectful and completely incorrect. It is not for sale, I make it clear, “admitted the Englishman, who was given the shirt at the end of the match in the Azteca stadium.
After the death of Maradona, Hodge received thousands of calls with impressive offers to purchase the relic. According to specialists, the football legend’s shirt would be worth about a million dollars.
“I changed it at the end of the game and they criticized me a lot. Some teammates even got angry with me,” confesses Hodge in an interview for the BBC.
“That game will never be forgotten in football history. The truth is, I never blamed him for his goal with his hand.” Maradona he was an extraordinary player. He was brave as a lion. He got kicked everywhere he played. “