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.
On July 13.2014 ; World Cup Final takes place at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil source
On July 13.2014 ; World Cup Final takes place at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
On October 24.1857 ; Sheffield F.C., the world's oldest association football club still in operation, is founded in Sheffield, England. source
On October 24.1857 ; Sheffield F.C., the world's oldest association football club still in operation, is founded in Sheffield, England.
David Pratt who was sent off by referee Justin Amey, for a dangerous tackle three seconds after kickoff-setting the new world record for the Fastest-red card in senior soccer. source
David Pratt who was sent off by referee Justin Amey, for a dangerous tackle three seconds after kickoff-setting the new world record for the Fastest-red card in senior soccer.
The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of A Dog's Purpose found no animal injuries occurred during those scenes. The investigation followed release of the video that appeared to show a frig source
The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of A Dog's Purpose found no animal injuries occurred during those scenes. The investigation followed release of the video that appeared to show a frig
Soccer is the most popular organized sport in Italy. source
Soccer is the most popular organized sport in Italy.