International referee Ali bin Nasser's ball sold at auction highlights Maradona's remarkable night
The famous Maradona ball, associated with the most prominent moments of the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England, was put up for auction and sold for $3.35 million, which is less than the estimates that reached up to $10 million. The ball, which witnessed two legendary goals by Diego Maradona during the match, was previously owned by international referee Ali Bin Nasser for years before being offered for sale. Despite its value, it does not come close to the price of Maradona's jersey from the same game, which sold for around $9.3 million, nor to other record-breaking memorabilia, such as Shohei Otani's ball sold for $2.5 million, or Babe Ruth's jersey sold for $24.12 million. The ball has been on the market since 2022 and went through prior auction phases without selling due to not meeting the minimum price. It remains one of the most famous sports memorabilia, having been re-auctioned in 2023 with great momentum following the 2026 World Cup, in which Argentina's national team lost the final to Spain.
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