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Linesman who failed to disallow Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal died haunted by error

Diego Maradona [Photo: Courtesy]

The linesman who failed to disallow Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal died haunted by the controversial incident, his widow says.

Bulgarian official Bogdan Dochev later admitted he had seen the Argentine striker punch the ball into the net at 1986 World Cup against England.

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