A French court ruled the auction of a 1986 World Cup trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona can go ahead as planned despite opposition from his heirs, their…
of the Golden Ball trophy he received for being the best player of the 1986 World Cup by starting an urgent judicial procedure. Lawyer Gilles Moreu told The AP the court's ruling “was not favorable to the heirs of Diego Maradona” and said he would lodge an appeal.The Golden Ball was missing for decades after it disappeared in uncertain circumstances and only recently resurfaced. Maradona’s heirs say the trophy was stolen and claimed the current owner wasn’t entitled to sell it.
Benchaieb and Aguttes claimed that when he bought the trophy years ago he was not aware it had been stolen. “The Ballon d’Or is a unique piece of property, which Diego Maradona’s children want back,” Moreu said. “My clients are extremely saddened by the court’s decision.”Maradona received the award in 1986 at a ceremony at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Élysées. It subsequently disappeared, giving rise to rumors. Some say it was lost during a poker game or sold to pay off debts.
French judicial officials last week opened an investigation after they received a complaint relating to the resale of allegedly stolen goods. The Nanterre prosecutor's office told The AP that Thursday's court ruling won't have an influence on the probe, which is still ongoing. at age 60, captained Argentina in its 3-2 win over West Germany in the 1986 final in Mexico City.
The Hand of God goal came when Maradona punched the ball into England’s net. Four minutes later, he weaved through England’s midfield and defense and past goalkeeper Peter Shilton for what FIFA later declared the greatest goal in World Cup history.
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