A&C Black, Clemente A. Lisi (2011). [302][303][304][305][306], On 27 November 2020, the Aditya School of Sports in Barasat, Kolkata, India named their cricket stadium after Maradona. [205] In November 2005, however, Maradona rejected an offer to work with Argentina's national football team. [271] During a meeting with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 1987, they clashed on the issue of wealth disparity, with Maradona stating, "I argued with him because I was in the Vatican and I saw all these golden ceilings and afterwards I heard the Pope say the Church was worried about the welfare of poor kids. A genuine phenomenon. For the 2019 documentary film, see, "When Diego came to Argentinos Juniors for trials, I was really struck by his talent and couldn't believe he was only eight years old. Maradona himself falls out with Menotti at his exclusion and becomes a polarising figure for the Argentine football public. Kempes: Maradona one of Argentina's most mythical football legends (2:04) 1978 World Cup winner Mario Kempes shares his memories of teammate Diego Maradona. [285][286] Maradona's coffin – draped in Argentina's national flag and three Maradona number 10 jerseys (Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors and Argentina) – was lying in state at the Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada, with mourners filing past his coffin. The world was turned upside down. [185] Zlatan Ibrahimović said his off-field antics do not matter, and he should only be judged for the impact he made on the field. He went into cardiac arrest at his home in Tigre, Buenos Aires, on Tuesday, November 25. [72], Speaking thirty years later on the impact of Maradona's performances in 1979, FIFA President Sepp Blatter stated, "Everyone has an opinion on Diego Armando Maradona, and that’s been the case since his playing days. FIFA expelled him from USA '94, and Argentina were subsequently eliminated in the round of 16 by Romania in Los Angeles. It was held in Argentina between 1 and 25 June. Maradona was left off the Argentine squad for the 1978 World Cup on home soil by coach César Luis Menotti who felt he was too young at age 17. [229][230] In the final match of the group stage, Argentina won 2–0 against Greece to win the group and advance to a second round, meeting Mexico. Although he was known for his penchant for undertaking individual runs with the ball,[130] he was also a strategist and an intelligent team player, with excellent spatial awareness, as well as being highly technical with the ball. Excellent power. Maradona's career was nothing short of spectacular, the diminutive Argentine enjoying huge success with his country and during his famous spell with Italian side Napoli. English club Sheffield United came close to signing legendary footballer Diego Maradona but they pulled off due to the £40,000 extra price tag on him. A rolling series of impromptu street parties and festivities broke out contagiously across the city in a round-the-clock carnival which ran for over a week. [164][166][167][168] Known as one of the most skilful players in the game, he is regarded as one the greatest dribblers[95][121][127][128] and free kick takers in history. [297] In addition to the minute of silence in Italy's Serie A an image of Maradona was projected on stadium screens in the 10th minute of play. His report came after a Boca Juniors versus Argentinos Juniors game and it really is a fascinating read. Jump power 8. The Cup was won by the host nation, Argentina, who defeated the Netherlands 3–1 in the final, after extra time. [38] The Tartan Army sing a version of the Hokey Cokey in honour of the Hand of God goal against England. [10] He arrived in Brest and was presented by the club to start his duties in July. Diego Maradona, c'était aussi la fameuse "main de Dieu", but marqué de la main lors d'Argentine / Angleterre en 1/4 de finale de Coupe du monde 1986, … $33.99 + $2.99 shipping . Maradona has had several online Flash games that are entirely dedicated to his legacy. Maradona won the Internet-based poll, garnering 53.6% of the votes against 18.53% for Pelé. pp.121–122. In the 1986 World Cup quarter final, he scored both goals in a 2–1 victory over England that entered football history for two different reasons. [58] He faced a scandal there regarding an illegitimate son, and he was also the object of some suspicion over an alleged friendship with the Camorra. On 19 November 2008, Maradona managed Argentina for the first time when they played against Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow, which Argentina won 1–0.[224]. [101], In the quarter-final, Argentina faced Yugoslavia in Florence; the match ended 0–0 after 120 minutes, with Argentina advancing in a penalty shootout even though Maradona's kick, a weak shot to the goalkeeper's right, was saved. The only slight criticism aimed at Maradona in the report sent to Barcelona was the fact he had 'average heading', but that's because he stood at 5'5". "[42] Maradona got into frequent disputes with FC Barcelona executives, particularly club president Josep Lluís Núñez, culminating with a demand to be transferred out of Camp Nou in 1984. Daughter Dalma has since asserted that the divorce was the best solution for all, as her parents remained on friendly terms. [282] A day later, he underwent emergency brain surgery to treat a subdural hematoma. [66] In 1996, he played in a friendly match alongside his brother Raul for Toronto Italia against the Canadian National Soccer League All-Stars. [250] By the time he was playing for Napoli, he had a full-blown addiction, which interfered with his ability to play football. Most guests were drawn from the worlds of football and show business, including Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, but also included interviews with other notable friends and personalities such as Cuban leader Fidel Castro and boxers Roberto Durán and Mike Tyson. Selfish 0. If each one of us gives something to someone else, no one in the world would be starving. It also was vindication for Maradona, who in what he later called “the greatest tragedy” of his career was cut from the squad of the 1978 World Cup — which Argentina won at home — because he was only 17. [216] On 13 June 2019, after Dorados failed to clinch promotion to the Mexican top flight, Maradona's lawyer announced that he would be stepping down from the role, citing health reasons. [39] The majesty of his second goal and the notoriety of his first led to the French newspaper L'Équipe describing Maradona as "half-angel, half-devil". Free shipping . [221] On 15 December 2019, Pellegrino, who was encouraged by Maradona to seek re-election, was re-elected to a three-year term. He was born on 30/10/1960. [211] Unusually, both Baggio and Maradona wore the number 10 shirt, despite playing on the same team. pp. [256] After being transferred to a psychiatric clinic specializing in alcohol-related problems, Maradona was discharged on 7 May. There's also no question he’s a wonderful athlete and has maintained a friendship with Cuba to no material gain of his own. He then coached Dubai-based club Al Wasl in the UAE Pro-League for the 2011–12 season. "Political Psychology: Situations, Individuals, and Cases". His first goal of the tournament came against Italy in the second group game in Puebla. Both have lived more stable lives than the overweight former cocaine addict who tops this list, whose relationship with football became increasingly strained the longer his career continued. As a 12-year-old ball boy, he amused spectators by showing his wizardry with the ball during the halftime intermissions of first division games. "Bianchi: "Messi? Complete sense for football. [18] He named Brazilian playmaker Rivellino and Manchester United winger George Best among his inspirations growing up. [8] A 2002 Channel 4 poll in the UK saw his performance ranked number 6 in the list of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments. Victor Dell'Aquila celebrates with Alberto Tarantini and goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol as Argentina become World Champions for the first time in history in 1978. Concentration 10. L'Argentine organise et gagne son premier Mondial en ... Argentine 1978. [56][57], Although Maradona was successful on the field during his time in Italy, his personal problems increased. [258] During the 2018 World Cup match between Argentina and Nigeria, Maradona was shown on television cameras behaving extremely erratically, with an abundance of white residue visible on the glass in front of his seat in the stands. [257] On 8 May 2007, Maradona appeared on Argentine television and stated that he had quit drinking and had not used drugs in two and a half years. 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