The Other Side of the Hand of God

The Other Side of the Hand of God

Subtitle:
Argentina v England and the Story of the World Cup's Most Controversial Game Ever Played
By:
Asif Burhan
Price:
£25.00
Out:
ISBN:
9781836805205
Format:
Hardback
Size:
240 x 160
Pages:
304

Description

The Other Side of the Hand of God reveals the story behind the defining four minutes of Mexico ’86, when Maradona scored the ‘Hand of God’ and the ‘Goal of the Century’. Asif Burhan uncovers the drama, context and human stories behind Argentina v England’s most famous match, showing how it reshaped football history forever, truly.

About the author

Asif Burhan is a football journalist whose work has appeared in leading international publications. Having attended World Cups as a supporter, blogger and reporter, he became an accredited journalist at the 2018 final. His long-standing fascination with Argentina v England 1986 has taken him from the Estadio Azteca to Mexico City archives and Sotheby’s auction rooms. Known for his forensic research and deep love of football history, he combines investigative detail with accessible storytelling to illuminate the human and cultural forces behind the game’s most iconic moments.

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