The auction of Maradona's Ballon d'Or, scheduled for this week, has been postponed due to a judicial investigation into the possible resale of stolen goods.
Il Golden Ball had been assigned to Maradona as the best player of the 1986 World Cup. Missing for decades, the trophy has recently resurfaced and Maradona's heirs now claim ownership of it.
The French auction house Aguttes was in charge of the sale, but the auction was postponed due to an ongoing investigation. Allegations of receiving stolen goods have raised doubts about the legitimate nature of the sale. trophy property, making it impossible for Aguttes to proceed with the sale responsibly.
The position of Maradona's heirs
- Maradona's heirs They dispute the ownership of the trophy and believe that the current owner does not have the right to sell it. auction house He claims to have purchased the trophy in good faith and to have been unaware of any illegal provenance at the time of purchase.
The office of the Nanterre prosecutor is leading the investigation. The trophy has been missing for decades, and the circumstances of its disappearance are uncertain.
Aguttes He stated that he purchased the trophy in 2016 as part of a larger lot from a private collection. A new auction date has not yet been set. The outcome of the judicial investigation will determine the trophy's future.
As of June 3, 2024, the investigation is still ongoing and a new auction date has not yet been set.
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