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What at the time was considered an act bordering on betrayal, today has become a real treasure. And is that the former English footballer, Steve Hodge, told how he exchanged with Diego Armando Maradona tragic mourning T-shirts for the British 1986 World Cup.
Hodge he accepted that at the time his colleagues were angry with him because Maradona in that duel he executed the famous’Hand of God‘; However, the Englishman explained that over the years the shirt acquired for him an important sentimental value, which was strengthened after the death of the down, so it is blunt and ensures that the clothing is not for sale.
“I changed it at the end of the game and I was criticized a lot for it. Other teammates were upset with me too. I have this shirt for 34 years and I have never tried to sell it. It has incredible sentimental value. It was uncomfortable and unpleasant, “he said Steve Hodge, in an interview with the BBC.
“I’ve seen articles on the internet saying I want a million or two and that’s a lie. It seems to me somewhat disrespectful and totally wrong. It’s not for sale“I clarify,” he added Hodge, who received constant calls to buy the shirt, which according to specialists would be valued at one million dollars.
Don’t blame Maradona
Steve Hodge considered that the duel between England and Argentine from The quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup he will always live in the history of world football, thanks to the performance he had Maradona in that duel where scored a goal with his hand, a situation he claimed never caused him ill will the fuzz.
“This game will never be forgotten in the history of football. I never blamed him for his hand. Maradona was a great player. He was brave as a lion. He used to be kicked everywhere he played, “he said.