The Hand of God

"The Hand of God" refers to a famous moment in soccer history when Argentine player Diego Maradona scored a goal using his hand during a 1986 World Cup match. Since this act was done intentionally but illegally, it was considered cheating, although the referee didn't see it. Maradona later described the goal as helped by "The Hand of God," symbolizing a mix of cleverness and controversy. The phrase has since come to capture moments where a person gains an advantage through unconventional means, often with a sense of ingenuity or moral ambiguity.