VAR Wouldn't Have Denied My Hand Of God - Maradona

Diego Maradona has welcomed an increased use of technology in football but scoffed at suggestions VAR would have denied his iconic 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup.

During a quarter-final clash between Argentina and England in Mexico, Maradona famously used his hand to knock the ball beyond goalkeeper Peter Shilton and open the scoring in a match that eventually finished 2-1 to the South Americans.

He explained after the match he scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God" - giving the goal its name - and admitted to fearing it would be disallowed by referee Ali Bennaceur.

Asked by Omnisport what would have happened if VAR, which will be used at the World Cup for the first time this year, had been used to chalk off the goal, Maradona said: "Nothing. I would play against the VAR!"

But the legendary forward is otherwise supportive of additional assistance for referees.