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two of the most famous/infamous goals by Argentinean soccer god Diego Maradona during 1986 World Cup:
Hand of God and Goal of the Century
illustrated for brand-new soccer magazine 8 by 8 premier issue, Fall 2013
article The Thief’s Masterpiece is written by Stan Hey
art direction: Robert Priest (Priest and Grace)
more on 8 by 8 and order your copy here
awards and recognitions: Society of Publication Designers SPD 49 (2014)
The images are showcased as a part of exhibit Ball in Art in Moscow during World Cup 2018.