"Barca: A People's Passion". When a friend scolds him for taking the prank too far, the fake priest retorts, "But I was talking about Maradona." [115][116][117][118] Maradona was renowned for his dribbling ability, vision, close ball control, passing, and creativity, and is considered to have been one of the most skilful players in the sport. He made the nutmeg and when I turned around, he was far away from me". FIFA did not grant the request, even though Argentine officials have maintained that FIFA hinted that it would. Victor Dell'Aquila celebrates with Alberto Tarantini and goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol as Argentina become World Champions for the first time in history in 1978. Aside from that, the rest of Menotti's report reads as if he were describing an all time great, a label Maradona would go on to earn for himself after bursting onto the professional scene as a teenager. His cocaine use continued, and he received US$70,000 in fines from his club for missing games and practices, ostensibly because of "stress". [194], In 1990, the Konex Foundation from Argentina granted him the Diamond Konex Award, one of the most prestigious culture awards in Argentina, as the most important personality in Sports in the last decade in his country. When we discovered he'd been telling us the truth, we decided to devote ourselves purely to him. 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. "[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". That's the reason why there is no Maradona's sticker in the 1978 World Cup Panini Album. The Italian match is renowned for Maradona being aggressively man-marked by Claudio Gentile, as Italy beat Argentina at the Sarrià Stadium in Barcelona, 2–1. Today his skills would afford him greater protection. [81] Replays showed that the first goal was scored by striking the ball with his hand. [220][221] However it was still not clear if Pellegrino, who declined to run for re-election,[220][221] would stay on as club President. Despite interest from Real Madrid and Marseille, he signed for Sevilla, where he stayed for one year. 1, by, Greatest Football Players of All-Time: No. Le stade San Paolo de Naples, où Maradona bâtit sa légende en faisant les beaux jours du club local du Napoli entre 1984 et 1991, a également été rebaptisé du nom de la légende argentine. [34] In 1983, under coach César Luis Menotti, Barcelona and Maradona won the Copa del Rey (Spain's annual national cup competition), beating Real Madrid, and the Spanish Super Cup, beating Athletic Bilbao. [253] When Maradona resumed public appearances shortly thereafter, he displayed a notably thinner figure. [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]. During his run past several England players in the previous round for the "Goal of the Century" he did not use his right foot once, despite spending the whole movement on the right-hand side of the pitch. Taylor & Francis, Geoff Tibballs (2003). 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Hounded for years by the press, Maradona once fired a compressed-air rifle at reporters whom he claimed were invading his privacy. But because he was so young, Cesar Luis Menotti, the Argentine coach at the time, left Maradona off the 1978 World Cup roster. He entered to the pitch wearing the number 16 jersey, and became the youngest player in the history of the Argentine Primera División. Take a look for yourself below, per Marca. He also revealed that Maradona was ahead of his time in the fact that he had a personal fitness coach – Fernando Signorini – who trained him in a variety of areas, in addition to looking after his physical conditioning, adding: "While he [Maradona] was in a football team he had his own regime. The rules changed as a direct result of some of the injuries Maradona received. "People on People: The Oxford Dictionary of Biographical Quotations". 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. SPECIFIED TECHNIQUE: Extraordinary, effective and just dribbling. He would help him psychologically, talk to him about philosophy, and things like that. [24] Maradona scored his first goal in the Primera División against Marplatense team San Lorenzo on 14 November 1976, two weeks after turning 16. [245], In 2014 Maradona was accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Rocío Oliva, allegations which he denied. [69] 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, scoring a total of six goals in six appearances in the tournament. Jamais une sélection argentine n'aurait joué aussi bien. 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[162] His first goal against Belgium in the 1986 World Cup semi-final is a worthy indicator of such; he had run into the inside right channel to receive a pass but let the ball travel across to his left foot, requiring more technical ability. [299] Figures in the sport from every continent around the world also paid tribute to him. [67] Maradona was himself given a testimonial match in November 2001, played between an all-star World XI and the Argentina national team. The Blades board refused to splash extra cash on the Argentine god of soccer despite having their manager Harry Haslam travel to the South American country on a scouting mission in 1978. Maradona received his first soccer ball as a gift at age three and quickly became devoted to the game. Kapadia stated that " A new empire is born. Pelé scored more goals. That was the kind of influence he exercised on the team. Ever since the horrible news was made official, the world has paid tribute to a truly unique footballer who transcended the sport. $41.00. [268][269] In August 2007, Maradona went further, making an appearance on Chávez's weekly television show Aló Presidente and saying, "I hate everything that comes from the United States. It was beautiful to watch him and coach him. His report came after a Boca Juniors versus Argentinos Juniors game and it really is a fascinating read. [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. This time, however, Maradona was successful with his effort, daringly rolling the ball into the net with an almost exact replica of his unsuccessful kick in the previous round. [234] On 27 July, however, the AFA announced that its board had unanimously decided not to renew his contract, and instead awarded the job to 1978 World Cup winning captain and his 1986 teammate, Daniel Passarella. Using expletives, Sola mimicked a gesture from the crowd towards Maradona by using a xenophobic term. ... At 17 he just missed inclusion in Argentina’s 1978 World Cup-winning squad at home. With two matches remaining in the qualification tournament for the 2010 World Cup, Argentina was in fifth place and faced the possibility of failing to qualify, but victory in the last two matches secured qualification for the finals. "[236], Born to a Roman Catholic family, his parents were Diego Maradona Senior and Dalma Salvadora Franco. In fact, we asked him for his ID card so we could check it, but he told us he didn't have it on him. 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He did it first by nefarious and then spellbindingly brilliant means. It is a symbol, even today there are those who choose that number for him."[186]. The Catalan crowd was eager to see their new world-record signing Maradona in action, but he did not perform to expectations,[75] as Argentina, the defending champions, lost 1–0. Maradona himself falls out with Menotti at his exclusion and becomes a polarising figure for the Argentine football public. With Maradona fostering a close relationship with the players, Boca won the 2005 Apertura, the 2006 Clausura, the 2005 Copa Sudamericana, and the 2005 Recopa Sudamericana. 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. "[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. He would literally say, 'This is the way I’m going to train you, read this book.' They have won the World Cup twice. Lionel Messi has won more trophies. [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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"For me Maradona is more than football. Maradona has had several online Flash games that are entirely dedicated to his legacy. p. 193. [218] However, two days later, Maradona rejoined the club as manager saying that "we finally achieved political unity in the club". His presence and leadership on the field had a great effect on his team's general performance, while he would often be singled out by the opposition. Argentina beat West Germany 3–2 in front of 115,000 fans at the Azteca with Maradona lifting the World Cup as captain. 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. 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[71] He went on to play for Argentina in two 1979 Copa América ties during August 1979, a 2–1 loss against Brazil and a 3–0 win over Bolivia in which he scored his side's third goal. pp. But Old School Panini repair that with his Panini sticker of 1978 World Cup : He has prodigious technical qualities, easy dribbling. [307] The AFA announced that the 2020 Copa de la Liga Profesional, which is the debut season of Copa de la Liga Profesional, would be renamed Copa Diego Armando Maradona. L'Argentine est sacrée championne du monde pour la première fois en battant les Pays-Bas en finale, 3-1 après prolongations. [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. [280][281], On 2 November 2020, Maradona was admitted to a hospital in La Plata, supposedly for psychological reasons. The world was turned upside down. Diego Armando Maradona (Spanish: [ˈdjeɣo maɾaˈðona]; 30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) was an Argentine professional football player and manager. 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 - … "[315] In leading his nation to the 1986 World Cup, and in particular his performance and two goals in the quarter-final against England, Guillem Balagué writes: "That Sunday in Mexico City, the world saw one man single-handedly – in more than one sense of the phrase – lift the mood of a depressed and downtrodden nation into the stratosphere. José ended up crashing into the post, before Maradona slotted the ball into the net. An ankle injury affected his overall performance, and he was much less dominant than four years earlier. ... At 17 he just missed inclusion in Argentina's 1978 World Cup-winning squad at home. [68], During his time with the Argentina national team, Maradona scored 34 goals in 91 appearances. "[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. [8], Maradona became the coach of Argentina's national football team in November 2008. It was held in Argentina between 1 and 25 June. [206], In May 2006, Maradona agreed to take part in UK's Soccer Aid (a program to raise money for UNICEF). "[73] Maradona had a portrait of Castro tattooed on his left leg and one of Fidel's second in command, fellow Argentine Che Guevara on his right arm. [17] At age eight, Maradona was spotted by a talent scout while he was playing in his neighbourhood club Estrella Roja. He was a leader, taking his teams to the very top, but also many lows in his career. I played with him and I can tell you how technically decisive he was for the team". [43] Maradona transferred to Napoli in Italy's Serie A for another world record fee, £6.9 million ($10.48 million). [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. If each one of us gives something to someone else, no one in the world would be starving. [26] Maradona received offers to join other clubs, including River Plate who offered to make him the club's best paid player. According to several press sources, his major challengers included; Diego Simeone, Carlos Bianchi, Miguel Ángel Russo, and Sergio Batista. p. 320. Argentine media obsessed over Maradona's addictive personality, with blanket coverage of his 2005 gastric bypass operation to lose weight and his 2007 hospitalization for life-threatening alcohol-induced hepatitis. Prodigious changes of pace. [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". 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[74], Maradona played his first World Cup tournament in 1982 in his new country of residence, Spain. [45] Led by Maradona, Napoli won their first ever Serie A Italian Championship in 1986–87. [256] After being transferred to a psychiatric clinic specializing in alcohol-related problems, Maradona was discharged on 7 May. Gioca in un Barcellona perfetto, mentre Diego... 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By: Debora Rey, The Associated Press Posted: 11/25/2020 11:00 AM | Last Modified: 11/25/2020 6:48 PM "Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend", Jimmy Burns. [254], On 29 March 2007, Maradona was readmitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires. 'Extraordinary', 'unbeatable', 'complete intelligence in football', 'excellent power', words and phrases that perfectly describe the great man. He then coached Dubai-based club Al Wasl in the UAE Pro-League for the 2011–12 season. "The Story of the World Cup: The Essential Companion to South Africa 2010". [151] His style of taking free kicks influenced several other specialists, including Gianfranco Zola,[149] Andrea Pirlo,[152] and Lionel Messi. [59][60][61][62] In 2000, the number 10 jersey of Napoli was officially retired. Diego Maradona has died. Sell your ceiling then amigo, do something! A&C Black, Brian Glanville (2010). 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. A few minutes after debuting, Maradona kicked the ball through Juan Domingo Cabrera's legs, making a nutmeg that would become legendary. The Neapolitans held mock funerals for Juventus and Milan, burning their coffins, their death notices announcing 'May 1987, the other Italy has been defeated. In his international career with Argentina, he earned 91 caps and scored 34 goals. 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. He played every minute of every Argentina game, scoring five goals and making five assists, three of those in the opening match against South Korea at the Olímpico Universitario Stadium in Mexico City. [238], Maradona and Villafañe divorced in 2004. [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. After the defeat to Germany, Maradona admitted that he was reconsidering his future as Argentina's coach, stating, "I may leave tomorrow. "Jay Bothroyd puts good times with playboy Saadi Gaddafi, son of dead Libya tyrant Colonel Gaddafi, behind him". Maradona 1986 Argentine 1978 Maradona N ° 10 Retro Man Jersey Jersey Hommes Kit Enfants Kit Rétro Version 86 78 MARADONA CANIGIA Vintage Shirt de football Trouver la similarit? p. 251. [44] Sports writer David Goldblatt commented, "They [the fans] were convinced that the saviour had arrived. "[233] On 15 July 2010, the AFA said that he would be offered a new four-year deal that would keep him in charge through to the summer of 2014 when Brazil staged the World Cup. [80] This match was played with the background of the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom.