MEXICO CITY – EDITOR’S NOTE: The quarterfinal match at the 1986 World Cup encapsulated both the best and worst of Diego Maradona, who died Wednesday at the age of 60.He scored one of soccer’s most astounding goals, weaving through England’s midfield and defense before finding the back of the net.
But, in one of the most infamous cheats in sports’ history, he also sneaked another past goalkeeper Peter Shilton by knocking the ball in with his left hand.
Adding insult to injury, he later coined one of the most infamous phrases in soccer history, crediting that goal to the “Hand of God.”AP Sports Writer Barry Wilner covered that famous match for The Associated Press.