Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal was scored against English goalkeeper Peter Shilton during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England. This controversial goal has gone down in history as one of the most debated and talked-about moments in football.

Maradona's goal came in the 51st minute of the game, when he used his hand to punch the ball into the net past Shilton. The referee did not see the handball and allowed the goal to stand, much to the dismay of the English team and fans. Maradona later described the goal as "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God," hence the name 'Hand of God'.

Despite the controversy surrounding the goal, it was a pivotal moment in the match and ultimately helped Argentina to secure a 2-1 victory over England. Maradona went on to score another iconic goal in the same match, known as the 'Goal of the Century', cementing his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Peter Shilton, the England goalkeeper who was beaten by Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, has since spoken out about the incident and expressed his frustration at the referee's decision to allow the goal. Shilton believes that the use of VAR technology would have prevented such a controversial goal from being scored in today's game.

Despite the controversy surrounding the 'Hand of God' goal, it remains a significant moment in football history and a testament to Maradona's skill and cunning on the field. The goal has sparked endless debates and discussions among football fans and experts, with many still divided on whether it was a moment of genius or cheating.

In conclusion, Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal against Peter Shilton during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England will forever be remembered as one of the most controversial and iconic moments in football history.

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