1, by, This page was last edited on 20 December 2020, at 17:18. Free shipping . [27] Nevertheless, Maradona expressed his will to be transferred to Boca Juniors, the team he always wanted to play for. Argentina 1978 Diego MARADONA home Retro Soccer jersey Football shirt #10. [274] Having visited Chávez's tomb with Maradona, Maduro said, "Speaking with Diego was very emotional because comandante Chávez also loved him very much. [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. [65] In 1993, he played for Newell's Old Boys and in 1995 returned to Boca Juniors for a two-year stint. Il fait partie de l'équipe mondiale du XXe siècle. There he protested George W. Bush's presence in Argentina, wearing a T-shirt labelled ".mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace}STOP BUSH" (with the "s" in "Bush" being replaced with a swastika) and referring to Bush as "human garbage". [45] During the 1989 UEFA Cup Final against Stuttgart, Maradona scored from a penalty in a 2–1 home victory in the first leg, later assisting Careca's match–winning goal,[49][50] while in the second leg on 17 May – a 3–3 away draw –, he assisted Ciro Ferrara's goal with a header. An ankle injury affected his overall performance, and he was much less dominant than four years earlier. [222] Despite having a bad record during the 2019–20 season, Gimnasia renewed Maradona's contract on 3 June 2020 through the 2020–21 season. Maradona married long-time fiancée Claudia Villafañe on 7 November 1989 in Buenos Aires,[237] and they had two daughters, Dalma Nerea (born 2 April 1987) and Giannina Dinorah (born 16 May 1989), by whom he became a grandfather in 2009. He received the ball in his own half, swivelled around and with 11 touches ran more than half the length of the field, dribbling past five English outfield players (Peter Beardsley, Steve Hodge, Peter Reid, Terry Butcher, and Terry Fenwick) before he left goalkeeper Peter Shilton on his backside with a feint, and slotted the ball into the net. "[73] Maradona and his compatriot Lionel Messi are the only players to win the Golden Ball at both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and FIFA World Cup. [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. [43] Maradona transferred to Napoli in Italy's Serie A for another world record fee, £6.9 million ($10.48 million). "Jay Bothroyd puts good times with playboy Saadi Gaddafi, son of dead Libya tyrant Colonel Gaddafi, behind him". [320] In 1982, he featured in a World Cup commercial for Coca-Cola, and a Japanese commercial for Puma. 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. ... the 17-year-old Diego Maradona. "[274] Maradona participated and danced at the electoral campaign rally during the 2018 presidential elections in Venezuela. An advanced playmaker who operated in the classic number 10 position, Maradona was the first player to set the world record transfer fee twice: in 1982 when he transferred to Barcelona for £5 million, and in 1984 when he moved to Napoli for a fee of £6.9 million. In 2017, Maradona became the coach of Fujairah before leaving at the end of the season. [192] In May 2020, Sky Sports ranked Maradona as the best player never to have won the UEFA Champions League or European Cup.[193]. Four years before his move to Spain, ex-Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti produced what is now an iconic scouting report on a 17-year-old Maradona for Barcelona. He left everyone open-mouthed every time he got on the ball. [156] Although critical of the illegitimate first goal, England striker Gary Lineker conceded, "When Diego scored that second goal against us, I felt like applauding. [82], —Bryon Butler's BBC Radio commentary on Maradona's second goal against England[83], Maradona's second goal, just four minutes after the hotly disputed hand-goal, was later voted by FIFA as the greatest goal in the history of the World Cup. Argentine soccer superstar Diego Armando Maradona cheers after the Napoli team clinched its first Italian major league title on May 10, 1987 in Naples, Italy. [10] He arrived in Brest and was presented by the club to start his duties in July. 1 by, Greatest Football Players in World Cup History: No. It had 200 founding members, and tens of thousands more have become members via the church's official web site. A new empire is born. Signorini is very well read and very intelligent. The team left him off the squad for the 1978 World Cup due to his age, but the following year, he led the under-20 national team to victory in the Junior World Cup. [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. [245], In 2014 Maradona was accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Rocío Oliva, allegations which he denied. 10"). [323] Later on in the commercial he wakes up realizing it was a nightmare after having too much of the drink. [241], After the divorce, Claudia embarked on a career as a theatre producer, and Dalma sought an acting career; she previously had expressed her desire to attend the Actor's Studio in Los Angeles. After the defeat to Germany, Maradona admitted that he was reconsidering his future as Argentina's coach, stating, "I may leave tomorrow. Boca defeated River 3–0 with Maradona scoring a goal after dribbling past Alberto Tarantini and Fillol. [322], A 2006 television commercial for Brazilian soft drink Guaraná Antarctica portrayed Maradona as a member of the Brazil national team, including wearing the yellow jersey and singing the Brazilian national anthem with Brazilian players Ronaldo and Kaká. In the 1982 tournament in Spain, a sending-off against Brazil was a … ", "Diego was capable of things no one else could match. How many players would do that? [248], From the mid-1980s until 2004, Maradona was addicted to cocaine. "[141], —Lionel Messi, the player most closely identified with the "New Maradona" label[73], One of Maradona's trademark moves was dribbling full-speed on the right wing, and on reaching the opponent's goal line, delivering accurate passes to his teammates. [200] Argentinos Juniors named its stadium after Maradona on 26 December 2003. He was born on 30/10/1960. Did you know Maradona was not chosen to play in the 1978 World Cup because the Argentine coach thought he was too young to play? It was beautiful to watch him and coach him. All Rights Reserved. Very good power to retain the ball. [261] He supported the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and condemned Israel's military strikes on Gaza during the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict, saying: "What Israel is doing to the Palestinians is shameful. 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. Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use … BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. "[272], In December 2007, Maradona presented a signed shirt with a message of support to the people of Iran: it is displayed in the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' museum. A person close to Maradona said he died Wednesday of a heart attack. $41.00. However, the show also included a cartoon villain with a clear physical resemblance to Pelé. He was fouled repeatedly in all five games and particularly in the last one against Brazil at the Sarrià, a game that was blighted by poor officiating and violent fouls. They have won the World Cup twice. Sell your ceiling then amigo, do something! He was first named to Argentina's national team in 1977, when he was 16. [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. [51][52] Despite primarily playing in a creative role as an attacking midfielder, Maradona was the top scorer in Serie A in 1987–88 with 15 goals, and was the all-time leading goalscorer for Napoli, with 115 goals,[53] until his record was broken by Marek Hamšík in 2017. By: Debora Rey, The Associated Press Posted: 11/25/2020 11:00 AM | Last Modified: 11/25/2020 6:48 PM Another trademark was the rabona, a reverse-cross pass shot behind the leg that holds all the weight. [85], Maradona followed this with two more goals in a semi-final match against Belgium at the Azteca, including another virtuoso dribbling display for the second goal. "Bianchi: "Messi? 'I’m different to anyone else so I need to train at what I’m good at and what I’m weak at.' He was 60. 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. In April 1996, Maradona had a three-round exhibition boxing match with Santos Laciar for charity. [5] He also had a troubled off-field life and was banned in both 1991 and 1994 for abusing drugs.[6]. ", "Maradona, turns like a little eel and comes away from trouble, little squat man... comes inside Butcher and leaves him for dead, outside Fenwick and leaves him for dead, and puts the ball away... and that is why Maradona is the greatest player in the world. John H Kerr (2004). The Cup was won by the host nation, Argentina, who defeated the Netherlands 3–1 in the final, after extra time. [59][60][61][62] In 2000, the number 10 jersey of Napoli was officially retired. p. 2. Average heading. From this point, Barcelona and Bilbao players brawled on the field with Maradona in the centre of the action, kicking and punching anyone in a Bilbao shirt. [3][4] Maradona's vision, passing, ball control, and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature, which gave him a low centre of gravity allowing him to manoeuvre better than most other players. There is … [92][137] Former Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi also praised Maradona for his defensive work-rate off the ball in a 2010 interview with Il Corriere dello Sport.[138]. 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 - … At age 18, Maradona played the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship in Japan and emerged as the star of the tournament, shining in Argentina's 3–1 final win over the Soviet Union, scorin… [260], Maradona showed sympathy to left-wing ideologies. [238], Maradona and Villafañe divorced in 2004. This quote from former teammate Jorge Valdano summarizes the feelings of many: He is someone many people want to emulate, a controversial figure, loved, hated, who stirs great upheaval, especially in Argentina... Stressing his personal life is a mistake. And this was revenge. [142] This manoeuvre led to several assists, such as the cross for Ramón Díaz's header against Switzerland in 1980. "[45] A local newspaper stated that despite the lack of a "mayor, houses, schools, buses, employment and sanitation, none of this matters because we have Maradona". C'est la trace laissée par les U20 champions du monde 1979, sublimés par Maradona. Maradona has had several online Flash games that are entirely dedicated to his legacy. 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. [207] In September 2006, Maradona, in his famous blue and white number 10, was the captain for Argentina in a three-day World Cup of Indoor Football tournament in Spain. [196] Two years later, Maradona donated the Cuban royalties of his book to "the Cuban people and Fidel". [296] Subsequently, other confederations around the world followed suit, with every fixture observing a minute of silence, starting with the 2020 AFC Champions League's fixtures. 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Drug and alcohol experts called Maradona's abuse of one substance after another a slow-motion suicide. Despite interest from Real Madrid and Marseille, he signed for Sevilla, where he stayed for one year. He was 60. I hate it with all my strength. [158][159][160][161], Maradona was dominantly left-footed, often using his left foot even when the ball was positioned more suitably for a right-footed connection. "[271] In September 2014, Maradona met with Pope Francis in Rome, crediting Francis for inspiring him to return to religion after many years away; he stated, "We should all imitate Pope Francis. He became a staple of Los Cebollitas (The Little Onions), the junior team of Buenos Aires's Argentinos Juniors. [319], Many Argentine artists performed songs in tribute to Diego, such as "La Mano de Dios" by El Potro Rodrigo, "Maradona" by Andrés Calamaro, "Para siempre Diego" (Diego Forever) by Los Ratones Paranoicos, "Francotirador" (Sniper) by Attaque 77, "Maradona Blues" by Charly García, "Santa Maradona" (Saint Maradona) by Mano Negra, and "La Vida Tómbola" by Manu Chao, among others. "Great Sporting Scandals". [129] His physical strengths were illustrated by his two goals against Belgium in the 1986 World Cup. GRADING ASSESSMENT: Very good, extraordinary. [155] The goal itself has been viewed as an embodiment of the Buenos Aires shanty town Maradona was brought up in and its concept of viveza criolla—"cunning of the criollos". Elle se déroule en Argentine du 1er au 25 juin 1978. [45] Maradona played for Napoli at a period when north–south tensions in Italy were at a peak due to a variety of issues, notably the economic differences between the two. [140] Napoli's former president – Corrado Ferlaino – commented on Maradona's leadership qualities during his time with the club in 2008, describing him as "a coach on the pitch. [45] The following season, the team's prolific attacking trio, formed by Maradona, Bruno Giordano, and Careca, was later dubbed the "Ma-Gi-Ca" (magical) front-line. [235] Afterwards, on 29 July, Maradona claimed that AFA president Julio Grondona and director of national teams (as well as his former Argentine national team and Sevilla coach) Carlos Bilardo had "lied to", "betrayed", and effectively sacked him from the role. This started a chain reaction of emotional reactions from both teams. He was always getting kicked around and he never complained – not like some of today's strikers. 1, by, Greatest Football Players of All-Time: No. His father Diego Maradona "Chitoro" (1927–2015) was of Guaraní descent, and his mother Dalma Salvadora Franco, "Doña Tota" (1930–2011), was of Italian descent. On 26 August 2006, it was announced that Maradona was quitting his position in the club Boca Juniors because of disagreements with the AFA, who selected Alfio Basile to be the new coach of the Argentina national team. [255] In the following days, there were constant rumours about his health, including three false claims of his death within a month. [298], In Naples, the Stadio San Paolo—officially renamed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on 4 December 2020—was illuminated at night in honour of Maradona, with numerous fans gathering outside the stadium placing murals and paintings as a tribute. In subsequent evenings, he led the ratings on all occasions but one. [188] In 2001, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) asked FIFA for authorization to retire the jersey number 10 for Maradona. '"[45] Murals of Maradona were painted on the city's ancient buildings, and newborn children were named in his honour. [45] Prior to Maradona's arrival, Italian football was dominated by teams from the north and centre of the country, such as A.C. Milan, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Roma, and no team in the south of the Italian Peninsula had ever won a league title. The world was turned upside down. [38] The Tartan Army sing a version of the Hokey Cokey in honour of the Hand of God goal against England. It is a symbol, even today there are those who choose that number for him."[186]. L'Argentine organise et gagne son premier Mondial en ... Argentine 1978. [197], In 2000, he won FIFA Player of the Century award which was to be decided by votes on their official website, their official magazine and a grand jury. [318] In Rosario, Argentina, locals organized the parody religion of the "Church of Maradona". Argentine legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60 at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires following a heart attack. Maradona … Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60. Diego Maradona, Argentine soccer genius who saw heaven and hell, dead at 60 ... At 17 he just missed inclusion in Argentina's 1978 World Cup-winning squad at home. [279] In a video released on his official Facebook page, Maradona confirmed he would accept their nomination for him to become Latin American director for the non-governmental organization Football for Unity. His main guest on opening night was Pelé; the two had a friendly chat, showing no signs of past differences. [42] After fans began throwing solid objects on the field at the players, coaches and even photographers, sixty people were injured, with the incident effectively sealing Maradona's transfer out of the club in what was his last game in a Barcelona shirt. My most vivid recollection is of this incredibly gifted kid at the second FIFA U-20 World Cup in Japan in 1979. [35][37], Due to illness and injury as well as controversial incidents on the field, Maradona had a difficult tenure in Barcelona. "Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend", Jimmy Burns. [312], On 30 November, after Boca Juniors opened the scoring against Newell's Old Boys at La Bombonera, the club's players paid an emotional tribute by laying a Maradona jersey in front of his private suite where his daughter Dalma was present.[313]. ", "Pelé or Diego Maradona: Who is the Greatest Soccer Player of All Time? [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.