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Diego Maradona's eldest daughter claims that the Argentina shirt expected to sell for several million dollars when it is sold at auction this month is not the one her late father wore when he scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England. Dalma Maradona said the shirt due to go under the hammer was actually the one worn by her father during the goalless first half of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. Steve Hodge, the former England player who says Maradona swapped shirts with him at the end of the game in Mexico City, is selling the shirt, which is set to fetch around Sh600 million. Auctioneers Sotheby's strongly refuted Dalma Maradona's claims on Thursday, saying an external company had provided a "conclusive photomatch" that proved it was authentic. Sotheby's al...

Argentina have extended their unbeaten run at the ongoing Copa America following a resounding 4-1 win over Bolivia, Sports Star reports. Lionel Messi who grabbed two goals on the night has now made his 148th appearance to become La Albiceleste’s most-capped player of all time. Papu Gomez and Lautaro Martinez also grabbed a goal each in the encounter meaning Erwin Saavedra’s strike was a mere consolation. Messi poked home his side’s second goal from penalty spot burying the ball into the right bottom corner in the 32nd minute to extend their lead after Papu Gomez had scored in as early as the sixth minute. Sergio Aguero lobbed the ball to the Barcelona star who, with only the keeper to beat, made no mistake as he coolly scooped the ball above Lampe to score to make it three goals...

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