10 of the most talked about matches in the last ten FIFA World Cups (excluding the final)

#8 Maradona's Hand of God and the Goal of the Century

Diego Maradona scores the Hand of God

Argentina and England had a huge footballing rivalry in the second half of the 19th century and early 2000s. So, when they locked horns at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, Mexico was bound to witness one of the best football matches for years to come.

Argentina attacked from the word go, and England relied on the counter-attack in the first half. Despite Maradona's brilliant efforts for a goal, he was unable to beat the English goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

But, two second-half goals from Maradona became the talking point for years to come. Hoping for a one-two pass with Jorge Valdano, he continued his run. However, the ball reached Steve Hodge who had come back to defend. Hodge's ill-timed clearance saw the ball flying into the penalty arena with both Peter Shilton and Maradona chasing to win the ball.

Despite being eight inches shorter than him, Maradona reached the ball first with the outside of his left hand. The ball crossed the goal-line, the referee didn't notice it, and the goal was allowed.

At the post-match press conference, he commented that the goal was a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God. Thereby, the infamous goal was named the Hand of God.

Just four minutes later, the Goal of the Century was scored. After receiving a pass inside his own half, Maradona began his 60-yard, 10-second dash towards the English goal. On his way, he dribbled across Peter Beardsley, Peter Reid, Terry Butcher (twice) and Terry Fenwick.

One-on-one with the keeper, the Argentine deceived him and slotted the ball to the back of the net. There have been countless spectacular goals in the FIFA World Cup. But none of them matched Maradona's goal.