Diego Maradona and Pele were joint winners of the greatest football player of the 20th century. source
Diego Maradona and Pele were joint winners of the greatest football player of the 20th century.
"Hand of God goal", which Maradona scored by using his hand, on football match Argentina vs England, on on 22 June 1986. source
"Hand of God goal", which Maradona scored by using his hand, on football match Argentina vs England, on on 22 June 1986.
Diego Armando Maradona was born 30 October 1960.
aradona is the first player in football history to set the world record transfer fee twice, first when he transferred to Barcelona for a then world record £5 million, and second, when he transferred to Napoli for another record fee £6.9 million. source
aradona is the first player in football history to set the world record transfer fee twice, first when he transferred to Barcelona for a then world record £5 million, and second, when he transferred to Napoli for another record fee £6.9 million.
Diego Matadona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys during his club career,
Maradona played in four FIFA World Cups, including the 1986 World Cup in Mexico where he captained Argentina and led them to victory over West Germany in the final.
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday. source
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday.
Maradona signed a contract with Boca Juniors on 20 February 1981.
Maradona became coach of Argentina in November 2008. He was in charge of the team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before leaving at the end of the tournament.
Maradona was renowned for his dribbling ability, vision, close ball control, passing and creativity, and is considered one of the most skillful players ever.
Maradona was dominantly left-footed, often using his left foot even when the ball was positioned more suitably for a right-footed connection.
In 2000, FIFA Player of the Century award. Maradona won the Internet-based poll, garnering 53.6% of the votes against 18.53% for Pelé. source
In 2000, FIFA Player of the Century award. Maradona won the Internet-based poll, garnering 53.6% of the votes against 18.53% for Pelé.
World Team of the 20th Century icluded Maradona, Hohan Cruyff and Pele source
World Team of the 20th Century icluded Maradona, Hohan Cruyff and Pele
New Maradona or New Diego is a title given by the press and public to promising Argentine football players in reference (and reverence) to Diego Maradona as a benchmark. source
New Maradona or New Diego is a title given by the press and public to promising Argentine football players in reference (and reverence) to Diego Maradona as a benchmark.
