[210] In 2008, Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica made Maradona, a documentary about Maradona's life. Diego Armando Maradona Franco, born 30 October 1960 in Buenos Aires, is an Argentine former footballer. 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. 1 by, Greatest Football Players in World Cup History: No. [25], Maradona spent five years at Argentinos Juniors, from 1976 to 1981, scoring 115 goals in 167 appearances before his US$ 4 million transfer to Boca Juniors. 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. His father Diego Maradona "Chitoro" (1927–2015), who worked at a chemicals factory, was of Guaraní (Indigenous) and Spanish (Basque) descent, and his mother Dalma Salvadora Franco, "Doña Tota" (1930–2011), was of Italian and Croatian descent.[15]. Exuberant and elegiac, tender and unsparing, Dancing with Cuba is a triumph of memory and feeling. [196], 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. Found inside... of football by one of the sport's most famous players, Diego Maradona, ... match between Argentina and England,and Maradona'srole withinthat game, ... He then coached Dubai-based club Al Wasl in the UAE Pro-League for the 2011–12 season. League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship, Universitario de Deportes vs. Boca Juniors, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs. River Plate, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs. Estudiantes de La Plata, Rosario Central vs. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Boca Juniors vs. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Footballia is the first free interactive football video library. [198] Two years later, Maradona donated the Cuban royalties of his book to "the Cuban people and Fidel". After the meeting, Maradona said that he had come to meet a "great man" (un grande, which can also mean "a big man", in Spanish), but had instead met a gigantic man (un gigante). [233] After defeating Mexico 3–1, however, Argentina was routed by Germany 4–0 in the quarter-finals to go out of the competition. [7] He played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, and Newell's Old Boys during his club career, and is most famous for his time at Napoli where he won numerous accolades. I'm convinced that if he hadn’t been a footballer, he'd've become a revolutionary. We wanted the win and to represent the national team as Maradona used to do.". [317], In May 2021, seven medical professionals were charged with homicide over the death of Maradona as they violated their duties, and could face between 8 and 25 years in prison if convicted. That was the kind of influence he exercised on the team. And Match of the Day host Lineker expressed his love for his Argentinian counterpart back in 2009, explaining in detail about a warm-up of Maradona's when the pair lined up for the Football League centenary at Wembley. Diego Armando Maradona (Spanish: [ˈdjeɣo maɾaˈðona]; 30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) was an Argentine professional football player and manager. [272][273] 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. Firstly, he was in charge of making the miracles happen, that's something that gives team-mates a lot of confidence. 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. Maradona effortlessly juggles the ball and dances to 'Live is Life' booming out of the stadium speakers. [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. [288] On 25 November 2020, at the age of 60, Maradona suffered cardiac arrest and died in his sleep at his home in Dique Luján, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. 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. In 1999, Maradona was placed second behind Pelé by World Soccer in the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Players of the 20th Century". 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. Argentina football legend Maradona dies age 60 (0:55) World Cup-winner Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, his longtime lawyer and agent Matias Morla confirmed. [81] Replays showed that the first goal was scored by striking the ball with his hand. [189] Along with Pelé, Maradona was one of the two joint winners of the "FIFA Player of the Century" award in 2000,[3] and also placed fifth in "IFFHS' Century Elections". When journalist Paddy Agnew and his girlfriend Dympna touched down in Rome in 1985 in search of adventure, sunshine and the soul of Italian football (well, Paddy was looking for that), they were travelling into the uncharted terrain of a ... . 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. [298][299] Boca Juniors' game was postponed in respect to Maradona. [206] Maradona gave each of his guests a signed Argentina jersey, which Tyson wore when he arrived in Brazil, Argentina's biggest rivals. He left everyone open-mouthed every time he got on the ball. [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." [68], During his time with the Argentina national team, Maradona scored 34 goals in 91 appearances. [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. [208], In May 2006, Maradona agreed to take part in UK's Soccer Aid (a program to raise money for UNICEF). [38] The Tartan Army sing a version of the Hokey Cokey in honour of the Hand of God goal against England. However, what many modern football fans will be unaware of is the sheer volume of awful challenges Maradona was subjected to by England players during the match. Footballia is the first free interactive football video library where you can watch full football matches for free anytime, anywhere. There are also other films, such as: Maradona, La Mano de Dios (Maradona, the Hand of God), Amando a Maradona (Loving Maradona), and Maradona by Kusturica. I played with him and I can tell you how technically decisive he was for the team". Updated 5:05 AM ET, Mon June 11, 2018 A 16-year-old . 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. [334] Later on in the commercial he wakes up realizing it was a nightmare after having too much of the drink. [143] This manoeuvre led to several assists, such as the cross for Ramón Díaz's header against Switzerland in 1980. Maradona also came fifth in the vote of the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics). 2012. "[171] Maradona's former Napoli manager – Ottavio Bianchi – also praised his discipline in training, commenting: "Diego is different to the one that they depict. The team leader on and off the field – he would speak up on a range of issues on behalf of the players – Maradona's ability as a player and his overpowering personality had a major positive effect on his team, with his 1986 World Cup teammate Jorge Valdano stating: Maradona was a technical leader: a guy who resolved all difficulties that may come up on the pitch. Maradona, who was regarded as one of the greatest to have taken the football pitch, leaves a rich legacy behind him and remains the only captain to have guided Argentina to a World Cup win. Found inside173,850 PEOPLEATTEND A FOOTBALL MATCH Given the current era of allseater stadia and strict ticket policies, there is very little chance of an arena being ... Scarecrow Press, David Patrick Houghton (2008). [277] 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. In April 1996, Maradona had a three-round exhibition boxing match with Santos Laciar for charity. Another trademark was the rabona, a reverse-cross pass shot behind the leg that holds all the weight. 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. José ended up crashing into the post, before Maradona slotted the ball into the net. "Maradona scored the opening goal but we (Valencia CF) won the match 2-1. [306][307][308][309][310], On 27 November 2020, the Aditya School of Sports in Barasat, Kolkata, India named their cricket stadium after Maradona. "Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend", Jimmy Burns. 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". [59][60][61][62] In 2000, the number 10 jersey of Napoli was officially retired. [331] In 1982, he featured in a World Cup commercial for Coca-Cola, and a Japanese commercial for Puma. The last time he visited the 'football capital of India' in 2017 in December. 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. [136][137] While he was primarily a creative playmaker, Maradona was also known for his finishing and goalscoring ability. 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. The reference was to the Maradona pass that nutmegged a Brazilian and found Caniggia for the only goal of the 1990 World Cup's round-of-16 game. [40] He aggressively got up, stood inches from Sola's face and the two exchanged words. On 19 November 2008, Maradona managed Argentina for the first time when they played against Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow, which Argentina won 1–0.[226]. Diego Maradona's records in football. It was impossible to score such a beautiful goal. One day I hope we can play football together in heaven. Argentina football legend Maradona dies age 60 (0:55) World Cup-winner Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, his longtime lawyer and agent Matias Morla confirmed. Oxford University Press, 2001. [9] In September 2018 he was appointed manager of Mexican second division side Dorados. [331] In 1984 he earned $7m a year at Napoli, and sponsorships included $5m from Hitachi. Maradona was left off the Argentine squad for the 1978 World Cup on home soil by coach César Luis Menotti who felt he was too young at age 17. Leo Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Chile. 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. 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. [74], Maradona played his first World Cup tournament in 1982 in his new country of residence, Spain. "[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. Diego Maradona wears a Seiko jersey and holds the trophy after Boca Juniors beat the Hong Kong side 2-0 in an exhibition match in January, 1982. Diego Maradona during the World Cup Group C match between Argentina and Holland in 2006. [94], Regarding Maradona's performance at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, in 2014, Roger Bennett of ESPN FC described it as "the most virtuoso performance a World Cup has ever witnessed,"[95] while Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times called it "one of the greatest individual performances in tournament history,"[96] with Steven Goff of The Washington Post dubbing his performance as "one of the finest in tournament annals. [187] Zlatan Ibrahimović said that his off-field antics did not matter, and that he should only be judged for the impact he made on the field. The pair led Mandiyú of Corrientes in 1994 and Racing Club in 1995, with little success. Maradona is widely regarded as the best player of his generation. In the fifth round of fixtures in South American World Cup qualifying, Argentina and Chile played out a 1-1 draw in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, with Alexis Sanchez's goal canceling out Lionel Messi's penalty. Found inside – Page 125A visibly agitated Maradona left before the scheduled press conference ... of football enthusiasts too, for shifting an important Federation Cup match to a ... [204], "I asked myself, 'Who is this man? [105] His failed drug test at the 1994 World Cup signalled the end of his international career, which lasted 17 years and yielded 34 goals from 91 games, including one winner's medal and one runners-up medal in the World Cup. ", With his poor shanty town (villa miseria) upbringing, Maradona cultivated a man-of-the-people persona. ", "Sacchi: "Maradona il più grande Il Milan voleva prenderlo, "Does Diego still have the touch of a leader? [13], Diego Armando Maradona was born on 30 October 1960, at the Policlínico (Polyclinic) Evita Hospital in Lanús, Buenos Aires Province to a poor family that had moved from Corrientes Province; he was raised in Villa Fiorito, a shantytown on the southern outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. [27] Nevertheless, Maradona expressed his will to be transferred to Boca Juniors, the team he always wanted to play for. Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo reaches incredible landmark to match Pele and Diego Maradona. 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. Traces the development of modern collegiate and professional sports, explains how they reflect American culture, and looks at the role sports have played in Americanizing immigrants [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]. 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. "People on People: The Oxford Dictionary of Biographical Quotations". What he did as a footballer, in my opinion, he will be remembered forever. [255], Maradona had a tendency to put on weight and suffered increasingly from obesity, at one point weighing 280 lb (130 kg). Maradona visited football-frenzied Kolkata on December 11, 2017 for 'Diego versus Dada' exhibition match. They reported that at that point, Maradona had paid only €42,000, two luxury watches and a set of earrings. [11] From September 2018 to June 2019, Maradona was coach of Mexican club Dorados. [220] However, two days later, Maradona rejoined the club as manager saying that "we finally achieved political unity in the club". [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. FIFA expelled him from USA '94, and Argentina were subsequently eliminated in the round of 16 by Romania in Los Angeles. [153] His style of taking free kicks influenced several other specialists, including Gianfranco Zola,[151] Andrea Pirlo,[154] and Lionel Messi. [17] At age eight, Maradona was spotted by a talent scout while he was playing in his neighbourhood club Estrella Roja. [87][88] Maradona scored or assisted 10 of Argentina's 14 goals (71%), including the assist for the winning goal in the final, ensuring that he would be remembered as one of the greatest names in football history. 360. 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. Argentina's coach Diego Maradona waves to supporters prior to the World Cup . [67] Maradona was himself given a testimonial match in November 2001, played between an all-star World XI and the Argentina national team. Diego Maradona. Lionel Messi has won more trophies. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control, and dribbling skills were combined with . Found inside – Page 176Because of Maradona's cheating, football matches between England and Argentina became a lightning rod for the hostilities between the two countries that ... Maradona made 694 appearances and scored 354 goals for club and country combined, with a goalscoring average of 0.51. Former Argentina football great Diego Maradona died at age 60 on Wednesday. Maradona exhibiting his ball control in a match against Lazio (left) and during a training session. In subsequent evenings, he led the ratings on all occasions but one. [242] Sinagra is now a footballer playing in Italy. Most Accurate Football Predictions. Found inside – Page 112The match is remembered for an incident involving Maradona, ... Richard Williams captures the moment in The Perfect 10: Football's Dreamers, Schemers, ... The legend, however, did not play in the charity football match - Match for Unity - due to an injury to his right hand. But the threat is not gone. [297] UEFA and CONMEBOL announced that every match in the Champions League, Europa League, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Sudamericana would hold a moment of silence prior to kickoff. [197] In 2000, Maradona published his autobiography Yo Soy El Diego ("I am The Diego"), which became a best-seller in Argentina. /CFP. "[269] Maradona was Chávez's guest of honour at the opening game of the 2007 Copa América held in Venezuela.[270]. "The Story of the World Cup: The Essential Companion to South Africa 2010". [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. If you've seen Diego Maradona with a football at his feet, you'll understand. [128][129][130] His physical strengths were illustrated by his two goals against Belgium in the 1986 World Cup. [338] In 2019, a documentary film titled Diego Maradona was released by Academy Award and BAFTA Award winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia, director of Amy (on singer Amy Winehouse) and Senna (on motor racing driver Ayrton Senna). The only match Argentina played during Maradona's ban was a friendly away to Catalonia, which they lost 4–2. The question is, which Maradona will show for the World Cup? ", "Pelé or Diego Maradona: Who is the Greatest Soccer Player of All Time? How many players would do that? Welcome to Diego Armando Maradona official website. Diego Junior met Maradona for the first time in May 2003 after tricking his way onto a golf course in Italy where Maradona was playing. And this was revenge. 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. 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. Found insideThe Autobiography of Soccer's Greatest and Most Controversial Star Diego Armando Maradona ... What better than to organise a football match? The best way is to subscribe to Footballia Master. [35] Maradona dribbled past Madrid goalkeeper Agustín, and as he approached the empty goal, he stopped just as Madrid defender Juan José came sliding in an attempt to block the shot. 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. [261] 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. [287] He was released on 12 November after successful surgery and was supervised by doctors as an outpatient. Maradona replied that he had no problem in wearing the Brazilian national squad jersey despite Argentina and Brazil having a tense rivalry in football, but that he would refuse to wear the shirt of River Plate, Boca Juniors' traditional rival. In this file photo taken on June 29, 1986, Argentina's football star team captain Diego Maradona kisses the World Cup won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany on at the Azteca . (Image: Reuters) Found inside – Page 47Diego opened the game 1-0 by striking the ball with his hand . Unnoticed by the referees , it was ruled a goal . Five minutes later , Maradona single ... He's the greatest there's ever been. Faber & Faber. My most vivid recollection is of this incredibly gifted kid at the second FIFA U-20 World Cup in Japan in 1979. [41] One Barcelona executive stated, "When I saw those scenes of Maradona fighting and the chaos that followed I realized we couldn't go any further with him. Argentina defeated West Germany at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. He was a special compensation factor for a country that in a few years lived through several military dictatorships and social frustrations of all kinds." [316], 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. 'I’m different to anyone else so I need to train at what I’m good at and what I’m weak at.' After losing their opening game to Cameroon at the San Siro in Milan, Argentina were almost eliminated in the first round, only qualifying in third position from their group. 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. Footballia Randomizer is a new tool that will take you to a random match of the Footballia catalogue. [229] FIFA responded with a two-month ban on all footballing activity, which expired on 15 January 2010, and a CHF 25,000 fine, with a warning as to his future conduct. Boca defeated River 3–0 with Maradona scoring a goal after dribbling past Alberto Tarantini and Fillol. Brian Glanville's classic account is a celebration of the great players and matches from Uruguay in 1930 to South Africa in 2010 - and a bold attack on all those who have mismanaged the 'beautiful game'. [330], 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. In the final Maradona gets tackled again, this time he gets angry and kicks a Bilbao player causing a fight to start. He made his debut two days later against Talleres de Córdoba, scoring twice in the club's 4–1 win. A genuine phenomenon. The smudges could have been fingerprints, and he later blamed his behaviour on consuming lots of wine. When Maradona came to India. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2009, Luca Caioli (2013). (CNN)The Argentina national team paid tribute to Diego Maradona in its first match since his death, unveiling a five-meter [16.4-foot] statue and wearing his image on their shirts ahead of kick-off. Diego Armando Maradona - When Football Becomes Art, Skills, Goals, DribblesArgentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, Newell's, Argentina . [171][181][182], A controversial figure in the sport, while he earned critical acclaim from players, pundits, and managers over his playing style, he also drew criticism in the media for his temper and confrontational behaviour, both on and off the pitch. 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. He was a leader, taking his teams to the very top, but also many lows in his career. [66] In 1996, he played in a friendly match alongside his brother Raul for Toronto Italia against the Canadian National Soccer League All-Stars. Many believe Maradona, who inspired Argentina to glory at the 1986 World Cup, is the greatest footballer of all time. When a friend scolds him for taking the prank too far, the fake priest retorts, "But I was talking about Maradona." [199], 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Argentina defeated West Germany at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. After the defeat to Germany, Maradona admitted that he was reconsidering his future as Argentina's coach, stating, "I may leave tomorrow. Today his skills would afford him greater protection. [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. There's also no question he’s a wonderful athlete and has maintained a friendship with Cuba to no material gain of his own. Signorini is very well read and very intelligent. [77], Maradona captained the Argentine national team to victory in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, winning the final in Mexico City against West Germany. Maradona's best moments 1) 1979 World Youth Championship Diego Maradona wasted no time in announcing his talent. Argentina's coach Diego Maradona waves to supporters prior to the World Cup . [141] 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. [321], On 28 June 2021, multiple arrest warrants were requested by a plaintiff lawyer against personal doctor Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, psychologist Carlos Díaz and doctor Nancy Forlini in direct connection with Maradona's alleged negligent death. [14] He was the first son after four daughters. 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. A 16-foot-5-inch tall statue of late football legend Diego Maradona is unveiled at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades. 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, and won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.