The iconic shirt that the deceased recently wore, Diego Armando Maradona, in the historic match between Argentina and England in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, makes news on social networks after the revelation of its high price.
Former English footballer Steve Hodge, is the one who wears the mythical shirt that Pelusa wore in the game of the quarterfinals. Hodge He clarified a few days ago that the T-shirt “is not for sale” and expressed his anger at the version that has been circulating since the death of the world collapse.
“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 disgusting. I’ve seen articles on the internet saying I want a million or two and that’s a lie. I think somewhat disrespectful and totally incorrect. It is not for sale, I clarify it “, confessed the Englishman, who received the shirt at the end of the game at the Azteca stadium.
After his death Maradona, Hodge received thousands of calls with impressive offers to buy the relic. According to experts, the football legend’s shirt would be around one million dollars.
“I changed him at the end of the game and they criticized me a lot for that. Some teammates even got mad at me for that.” witness Hodge in an interview for BBC.
“This game 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 brave as a lion. He used to be kicked wherever he played. “