The iconic shirt worn by the recently deceased, Diego Armando Maradona, In the historic meeting between Argentina-England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, is being news on social media after the revelation of its high price.
The former English footballer Steve Hodge, Is the one who wears the mythical t-shirt that the Fluff used in the game of quarters of end. Hodge clarified days ago that the sweater “is not for sale” and expressed his anger at the version that has circulated since the world crash died.
“I’ve had this t-shirt for 34 years and I never tried to sell it. It has incredible sentimental value. It’s been awkward and nasty. I’ve seen articles on the internet saying I want one or two million and that’s a lie. I found this some something disrespectful and totally wrong. It’s not for sale, I clarify, “confessed the Englishman, who got that shirt at the end of the game at the Azteca Stadium.
After the death of Maradona, Hodge received thousands of calls with impressive offers to buy the relic. According to experts, the football legend’s shirt would be around a million dollars.
“I changed it at the end of the game and I’ve been criticized a lot for it. Some teammates even got mad at me for it,” he said. he confesses Hodge in an interview for the BBC.
“This match will never be forgotten in the history of football. The truth is that I never blamed him for his goal with his hand. Maradona he was an extraordinary player. He was as brave as a lion. I used to be kicked everywhere I played. “