Argentina. [92][120][121] He had a compact physique, and with his strong legs, low center of gravity, and resulting balance, he could withstand physical pressure well while running with the ball, despite his small stature,[95][122][123] while his acceleration, quick feet, and agility, combined with his dribbling skills and close control at speed, allowed him to change direction quickly, making him difficult for opponents to defend against. [143] This manoeuvre led to several assists, such as the cross for Ramón Díaz's header against Switzerland in 1980. Diego Armando Maradona (İspanyolca telaffuz: [ˈdjeɣo maɾaˈðona], 30 Ekim 1960 - 25 Kasım 2020), Arjantinli profesyonel futbolcu, teknik direktör ve menajerdi.Birçok uzman, futbol eleştirmenleri, eski futbolcular, faal futbolcular ve futbol taraftarlarınca tüm zamanların en iyi futbolcularından biri olarak görülmektedir. p. 17. [234] Argentina was ranked fifth in the tournament. Diego Maradona passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60, though the Argentina and Napoli idol seemed to … Maradona was coyly evasive, describing it as "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God". Diego Armando Maradona: Doğum tarihi: 30 Eki 1960: Doğum yeri: Lanús : Ölüm … One day I hope we can play football together in heaven. Although he was known for his penchant for undertaking individual runs with the ball,[131] he was also a strategist and an intelligent team player, with excellent spatial awareness, as well as being highly technical with the ball. Today his skills would afford him greater protection. [242] Sinagra is now a footballer playing in Italy. At the World Cup finals in June 2010, Argentina started by winning 1–0 against Nigeria, followed by a 4–1 victory over South Korea on the strength of a Gonzalo Higuaín hat-trick. [157] Although critical of the illegitimate first goal, England striker Gary Lineker conceded, "When Diego scored that second goal against us, I felt like applauding. He did it first by nefarious and then spellbindingly brilliant means. They all speak of the fact that he did not train, but it was not true because Diego was the last person to leave the pitch, it was necessary to send him away because otherwise he would stay for hours to invent free kicks. Scarecrow Press, David Patrick Houghton (2008). [286] On 25 November 2020, at the age of 60, Maradona suffered a heart attack and died at his home in Dique Luján, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. In the Argentine film El hijo de la novia ("Son of the Bride"), somebody who impersonates a Catholic priest says to a bar patron, "They idolized him and then crucified him." The American newspaper Houston Chronicle wrote of Maradona: To understand the gargantuan shadow Maradona casts over his football-mad homeland, one has to conjure up the athleticism of Michael Jordan, the power of Babe Ruth – and the human fallibility of Mike Tyson. 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. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. Regarding his two memorable goals against England in the quarter-finals, he commented: "Yes, it was Maradona’s hand, and not God’s, that was responsible for the first goal against England. "Jay Bothroyd puts good times with playboy Saadi Gaddafi, son of dead Libya tyrant Colonel Gaddafi, behind him". [243], 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 Actors Studio in Los Angeles. His first goal of the tournament came against Italy in the second group game in Puebla. Diego worked very hard to be the best. His body shape just didn’t look like a footballer, but then he had this ability and this balance. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2009, Luca Caioli (2013). [92][138] 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.[139]. Maradona's parents were both born and brought up in the town of Esquina in the north-east province of Corrientes, living only two hundred metres from each other on the banks of the Corriente River. [261] In January 2019, Maradona underwent surgery after a hernia caused internal bleeding in his stomach. José ended up crashing into the post, before Maradona slotted the ball into the net. [292], — Pelé paying tribute following Maradona's death[293], In a statement on social media, the Argentine Football Association expressed "its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend", adding: "You will always be in our hearts. Fouled 23 times by Italy in the 1982 World Cup, he holds the record for suffering the most number of fouls in a single World Cup game, and the most number of fouls in a World Cup, after being fouled 53 times in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. [276] Maradona attended Maduro's final campaign rally in Caracas, signing footballs and kicking them to the crowd, and presented Maduro with an Argentina jersey. [152] His style of taking free kicks influenced several other specialists, including Gianfranco Zola,[150] Andrea Pirlo,[153] and Lionel Messi. [313] On 29 November, compatriot Lionel Messi scored in Barcelona's 4–0 home win over Osasuna in La Liga, dedicating his goal to Maradona by revealing a Newell's Old Boys shirt worn by the latter under his own, and subsequently pointing to the sky. To use this site, please enable Javascript. [275] In April 2013, Maradona visited the tomb of Hugo Chávez and urged Venezuelans to elect the late leader's designated successor, Nicolás Maduro, to continue the socialist leader's legacy; "Continue the struggle," Maradona said on television. [40] After receiving another hard tackle by Goikoetxea, as well as being taunted with racist insults related to his father's Native American ancestry throughout the match by Bilbao fans, and being provoked by Bilbao's Miguel Sola at full time after Barcelona lost 1–0, Maradona snapped. [67] Maradona was himself given a testimonial match in November 2001, played between an all-star World XI and the Argentina national team. [13] After two months in charge he left the club on 19 November. [40], The mass brawl was played out in front of the Spanish King Juan Carlos and an audience of 100,000 fans inside the stadium, and more than half of Spain watching on television. [201], Maradona has topped a number of fan polls, including a 2002 FIFA poll in which his second goal against England was chosen as the best goal ever scored in a World Cup; he also won the most votes in a poll to determine the All-Time Ultimate World Cup Team. "Great Sporting Scandals". Everything Fidel does, everything Chávez does, for me is the best. [70] On 2 June 1979, Maradona scored his first senior international goal in a 3–1 win against Scotland at Hampden Park. [48], Napoli would win their second league title in 1989–90, and finish runners up in the league twice, in 1987–88 and 1988–89. [269], In 2004, he participated in a protest against the U.S.-led war in Iraq. [231][232] 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. [173][176][177][178], In a 2019 documentary film on his life, Diego Maradona, Maradona confessed that his weekly regime consisted of "playing a game on Sunday, going out until Wednesday, then hitting the gym on Thursday." [9] In September 2018 he was appointed manager of Mexican second division side Dorados. [209] 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. [270][271] 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. Maradona has had several online Flash games that are entirely dedicated to his legacy. I'd never felt like that before, but it's true... and not just because it was such an important game. The question is, which Maradona will show for the World Cup? [5] He also had a troubled off-field life and was banned in both 1991 and 1994 for abusing drugs.[6]. He also stated, "I believe in Chávez, I am a Chavista. When Maradona ran with the ball or dribbled through the defence, he seemed to have the ball tied to his boots. 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. In subsequent evenings, he led the ratings on all occasions but one. "[276] Maradona participated and danced at the electoral campaign rally during the 2018 presidential elections in Venezuela. Lanús, Position: [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. Paul Greengrass and Toby Follett report", "Camorra, arrestato il boss amico di Maradona", "At his best, Diego Maradona can be as graceful as Michael Jordan. It was the Houston Chronicle that described Maradona perfectly: he was the combination of Michael Jordan's athleticism, Babe Ruth's power and Mike Tyson's human fallibility. [287][288] 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. "[98] In a 2009 article for CBC Sports, John Molinaro described the goal as "the greatest ever scored in the tournament – and, maybe, in soccer. Regarding his inconsistent training regimen, the film's director, Asif Kapadia, commented in 2020: "He had a metabolism. [256], On 29 March 2007, Maradona was readmitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires. [111], —Michel Platini, former French midfielder, on Maradona's ball control[16], Described as a "classic number 10" in the media,[112] Maradona was a traditional playmaker who usually played in a free role, either as an attacking midfielder behind the forwards, or as a second striker in a front–two,[113][114][115] although he was also deployed as an offensive–minded central midfielder in a 4–4–2 formation on occasion. He was in charge of the team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before leaving at the end of the tournament. He would literally say, 'This is the way I’m going to train you, read this book.' "For me Maradona is more than football. Hounded for years by the press, Maradona once fired a compressed-air rifle at reporters whom he claimed were invading his privacy. A precocious talent in his youth,[5] in addition to his playing ability, Maradona also drew praise from his former manager Menotti for his dedication, determination, and the work-ethic he demonstrated in order to improve the technical aspect of his game in training, despite his natural gifts, with the manager noting: "I'm always cautious about using the word 'genius'. The beauty of Diego's game has a hereditary element – his natural ease with the ball – but it also owes a lot to his ability to learn: a lot of those brushstrokes, those strokes of 'genius', are in fact a product of his hard work. "Bianchi: "Messi? Messi’s Goal Better Than Maradona's Goal of the Century? How many players would do that? [68], During his time with the Argentina national team, Maradona scored 34 goals in 91 appearances. 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. [21] Maradona also appeared for Tottenham Hotspur in a testimonial match for Osvaldo Ardiles against Internazionale, shortly before the 1986 World Cup. There's also no question he’s a wonderful athlete and has maintained a friendship with Cuba to no material gain of his own. [170] They travelled together to Naples for a series of homages in June 2005 and were seen together on other occasions, including the Argentina games during 2006 World Cup. [64] Prior to Napoli's Europa League match against Rijeka the day after Maradona's passing, all of the Napoli players wore shirts with "Maradona 10" on the back of them, before observing a minute of silence. [214][215], Maradona began his managerial career alongside former Argentinos Juniors midfield teammate Carlos Fren. 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. The Neapolitans held mock funerals for Juventus and Milan, burning their coffins, their death notices announcing 'May 1987, the other Italy has been defeated. "The Story of the World Cup: The Essential Companion to South Africa 2010". His father, "Don" Diego, died on 25 June 2015 at age 87. [78] Throughout the tournament, Maradona asserted his dominance and was the most dynamic player of the competition. Nyilasi Tibor számára a szerdán elhunyt argentin labdarúgó-legenda, Diego Maradona volt a “number one”, akit zsonglőrnek és varázslónak tartott. 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. "[186] His former club and international teammate, Franco Baresi, stated when he was asked who was his greatest opponent: "Maradona; when he was on form, there was almost no way of stopping him,"[56] while fellow former Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi described Maradona as the greatest player of all time in 2018. This generated some controversy in the Argentine media after its release (although the commercial was not supposed to air for the Argentine market, fans could see it online). He would help him psychologically, talk to him about philosophy, and things like that. His claim was that the U.S. version, unlike the Argentine one, contained the chemical and that, having run out of his Argentine dosage, his trainer unwittingly bought the U.S. formula. [130] His physical strengths were illustrated by his two goals against Belgium in the 1986 World Cup. 10"). [310] On 28 November, Pakistan Football Federation's main cup PFF National Challenge Cup honoured Maradona along with Wali Mohammad. He showed leadership qualities on the field and captained Argentina in their World Cup campaigns of 1986, 1990, and 1994. [252] By the time he was playing for Napoli, he had a full-blown addiction, which interfered with his ability to play football. According to several press sources, his major challengers included; Diego Simeone, Carlos Bianchi, Miguel Ángel Russo, and Sergio Batista. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. p. 43. club. There's still so much to be said, but for now, may God give strength to his relatives. [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. [309] 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. [59][60][61][62] In 2000, the number 10 jersey of Napoli was officially retired. [322] In 1982, he featured in a World Cup commercial for Coca-Cola, and a Japanese commercial for Puma. [257] In the following days, there were constant rumours about his health, including three false claims of his death within a month. [40] He aggressively got up, stood inches from Sola's face and the two exchanged words. [208], In May 2006, Maradona agreed to take part in UK's Soccer Aid (a program to raise money for UNICEF). How many players would even know to think like that? On 26 June 1983, Barcelona won away to Real Madrid in one of the world's biggest club games, El Clásico, a match where Maradona scored and became the first Barcelona player to be applauded by arch-rival Real Madrid fans. A legend, a man whose every word and action is headline news. But while the 'Hand of God' goal remains one of the most contentious moments in World Cup history, there can be no disputing that his second goal against England ranks as the greatest ever scored in the tournament. Diego Armando Maradona is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Attacking Midfield, Former International: [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. [190] In 2001, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) asked FIFA for authorization to retire the jersey number 10 for Maradona. [21][39], Maradona was directly involved in a violent and chaotic fight at the 1984 Copa del Rey Final at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid against Athletic Bilbao. At the final in Rome, Argentina lost 1–0 to West Germany, the only goal being a controversial penalty scored by Andreas Brehme in the 85th minute, after Rudi Völler was adjudged to be fouled. Oct 30, 1960, Place of birth: "Motivation And Emotion in Sport". Not that I'd want to anyway. "[280] In October 2015, Maradona thanked Queen Elizabeth II and the Houses of Parliament in London for giving him the chance to provide "true justice" as head of an organization designed to help young children. He said, "They wanted me to continue, but seven of my staff should not go on, if he told me that, it meant he did not want me to keep working. In the final match, West Germany attempted to contain him by double-marking, but he nevertheless found the space past the West German player Lothar Matthäus to give the final pass to Jorge Burruchaga for the winning goal. The semi-final against the host nation Italy at Maradona's club stadium in Naples, the Stadio San Paolo, was also resolved on penalties after a 1–1 draw. "Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend", Jimmy Burns. [233] After defeating Mexico 3–1, however, Argentina was routed by Germany 4–0 in the quarter-finals to go out of the competition. He is the subject of the film El camino de San Diego, though he himself only appears in archive footage. Sticker Number 285. eBay Marketplaces GmbH (of Helvetiastraße15-17, 3005, Bern, Switzerland) is authorised by the FCA to conduct credit broking for a restricted range of finance providers. [95][122][128][129] Former Dutch player Johan Cruyff saw similarities between Maradona and Lionel Messi with the ball seemingly attached to their body when dribbling. Daughter Dalma has since asserted that the divorce was the best solution for all, as her parents remained on friendly terms. [259] 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. "[179][180] Moreover, Maradona was notorious for his poor diet and extreme lifestyle off the pitch, including his use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse, which along with personal issues, his metabolism, medication that he was prescribed, and periods of inactivity due to injuries and suspensions, led to his significant weight–gain and physical decline as his career progressed; his lack of discipline and difficulties in his turbulent personal life are thought by some in the sport to have negatively impacted his performances and longevity in the later years of his playing career. This statistic shows the achievements of --- player Diego Maradona. In April 1996, Maradona had a three-round exhibition boxing match with Santos Laciar for charity. Biography Prelude. [223] On 15 December 2019, Pellegrino, who was encouraged by Maradona to seek re-election, was re-elected to a three-year term. The world was turned upside down. EL PIBE DE ORO!I tried to focus basically only on the skill and not the dribbling-----Music:♫ March Of Warriors - Instrumental Core Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. It is a symbol, even today there are those who choose that number for him."[188]. This statistic shows which squad numbers have already been assigned in their history and to which players. [102] After scoring against Greece, Maradona had one of the most remarkable World Cup goal celebrations as he ran towards one of the sideline cameras shouting with a distorted face and bulging eyes. [300], 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. [14] He was the first son after four daughters. With two goals in the space of four minutes, he allowed them to dare to dream that they, like him, could be the best in the world. [296][297] Boca Juniors' game was postponed in respect to Maradona. In the 1990 World Cup second-round tie against Brazil, he used his right foot to set up the winning goal for Claudio Caniggia due to two Brazilian markers forcing him into a position that made use of his left foot less practical.[164]. Lionel Messi has won more trophies. [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. 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. 2012. When you see number 10 who do you think about? [106], Outwith official internationals, Maradona also played and scored for an Argentina XI against the World XI in 1978 to mark the first anniversary of their first World Cup win,[107][108] scored for The Americas against the World in a UNICEF fundraiser a short time after the 1986 triumph,[107][108] a year after that captained the 'Rest of the World' against the English Football League XI to celebrate the organisation's centenary (after reportedly securing a £100,000 appearance fee)[109][110] and was on the scoresheet for the Argentina XI once more in his own 'farewell match' in 2001. [40] The Bilbao squad surrounded Maradona to exact some retribution, with Goikoetxea connecting with a high kick to his chest, before the rest of the Barcelona squad joined in to help Maradona.