The Hand of God: Maradona’s Goal (1986)

During the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and England, Diego Maradona scored one of the most controversial goals in football history. In an audacious move, Maradona punched the ball into the net with his hand, outwitting the goalkeeper and deceiving the officials. Despite the controversy, the goal stood, and Maradona’s moment of brilliance demonstrated his skill, cunning, and audacity on the world stage.