Diego Maradona RIP
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Saw him play at Wembley in 1980, can’t remember much about the game except we won & we went away very impressed with his ability.
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RIP Diego
what a player sometimes dubious character but talent was no in no doubt
strangely has died on the same date as George Best
what a player sometimes dubious character but talent was no in no doubt
strangely has died on the same date as George Best
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Anyone who hasn’t seen it should see out the official fifa film of the 86 World Cup Finals called “Hero - the story of the 1986 World Cup Finals”. Based all around Maradona and the competition. A great film (and narrated by Michael Caine).
Weirdly I’ve never forgotten this great bit of commentary.
Weirdly I’ve never forgotten this great bit of commentary.
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RIP maradona.
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Greatest ever in my lifetime, rip Diego.
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He was great for Argentina but for Napoli he was if anything better - I to think he was the greatest ever
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What he did at Napoli will remain unmatched.
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Well worth watching this video of him warming up before a European semi final. The talent is ridiculous. Like the ball is part of him.
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Rinsed my VHS as a kid. The close-up shots, the music - beautiful! It's the best football-related video I've ever had.
This is what my copy looked like:
They used Bryon Butler's radio commentary, which is great. "And that's why Maradona's the greatest player in the world."
Here's the full video, but with Portuguese narration:
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No idea what they're saying, but this is the news breaking in Argentina... they're in bits:
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I’ve still got the tape!
Remember buying it in Brent Cross shopping centre as a kid.
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I thought I'd post some messages from the Napoli forums. (translated of course)
Football died today.
When you thought this shitty year couldn't do any worse, it manages to surprise you. Goodbye Diego, thank you for what you did and, above all, for being there. From today we are all a little less fans of this sport.
AdD10s
Speechless ... He left so suddenly ... He went back with the other Gods up there. Rest in peace Human Dios what you did will never be forgotten.
Goodbye Diego, I find it hard to accept that you are no longer there, I hope it is just a bad dream, you are and will remain the best of all times and not only for what you have done for our city, descansa en paz Pibe ... .: cry:
The one who made me fall in love with football as a child died. I can't express what I'm feeling right now, it hurts too much.
A person can die, but MARADONA will never die! Thanks for everything Diego 2020 is really giving it all ... eccheccazz ...
One of the saddest days of my life. . Diego Maradona will always be in my heart. . For all life. . . I love you Diego. .
Mammamia what a pain ... a part of my life that goes away, like a sudden stroke of a unique and absolute champion. The greatest ever. Diego, you take the greatest piece of my football youth with you, you take half of the heart of Naples with you. Look at us from above and always cheer for us!
I think the time has come to change the name of the San Paolo. (that's the Naples Stadium not the City)
Argentina and Naples mourn their son, football loses the greatest ever RIP D10S
The only consolation is that those who have seen him play (including myself) are a little less sad. Goodbye great champion.
Echecazz ... I was trying to take it with philosophy, but then my wife arrives, not Neapolitan neither by birth nor by football faith, who hugs me to offer me condolences .. this one has me in tears
Not even in 100 lives does a person condense what he has lived! I really hope that now he can find all the serenity he deserves!
The myth never dies, it will live forever in the dreams and hearts of all football fans
Football loses the only true genius, I am very sad. A 2020 to forget ...
he greatest ever He was able to win games on his own He was able to win 2 league titles in Naples He was able to win a world championship on his own He was capable of everything on the pitch and unfortunately also off If I lived a happy adolescence I owe it to you too I can't forget how much joy you gave me when you took the field Like a modern Masaniello you made all the Neapolitan people raise their heads and fought against the power of the north Thank you only great hero RIP
All of Naples is crying tonight. But memory is greater and more lasting than death. Naples will continue to remember and love its unique D10s THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. HELLO DIEGO
Football died today.
When you thought this shitty year couldn't do any worse, it manages to surprise you. Goodbye Diego, thank you for what you did and, above all, for being there. From today we are all a little less fans of this sport.
AdD10s
Speechless ... He left so suddenly ... He went back with the other Gods up there. Rest in peace Human Dios what you did will never be forgotten.
Goodbye Diego, I find it hard to accept that you are no longer there, I hope it is just a bad dream, you are and will remain the best of all times and not only for what you have done for our city, descansa en paz Pibe ... .: cry:
The one who made me fall in love with football as a child died. I can't express what I'm feeling right now, it hurts too much.
A person can die, but MARADONA will never die! Thanks for everything Diego 2020 is really giving it all ... eccheccazz ...
One of the saddest days of my life. . Diego Maradona will always be in my heart. . For all life. . . I love you Diego. .
Mammamia what a pain ... a part of my life that goes away, like a sudden stroke of a unique and absolute champion. The greatest ever. Diego, you take the greatest piece of my football youth with you, you take half of the heart of Naples with you. Look at us from above and always cheer for us!
I think the time has come to change the name of the San Paolo. (that's the Naples Stadium not the City)
Argentina and Naples mourn their son, football loses the greatest ever RIP D10S
The only consolation is that those who have seen him play (including myself) are a little less sad. Goodbye great champion.
Echecazz ... I was trying to take it with philosophy, but then my wife arrives, not Neapolitan neither by birth nor by football faith, who hugs me to offer me condolences .. this one has me in tears
Not even in 100 lives does a person condense what he has lived! I really hope that now he can find all the serenity he deserves!
The myth never dies, it will live forever in the dreams and hearts of all football fans
Football loses the only true genius, I am very sad. A 2020 to forget ...
he greatest ever He was able to win games on his own He was able to win 2 league titles in Naples He was able to win a world championship on his own He was capable of everything on the pitch and unfortunately also off If I lived a happy adolescence I owe it to you too I can't forget how much joy you gave me when you took the field Like a modern Masaniello you made all the Neapolitan people raise their heads and fought against the power of the north Thank you only great hero RIP
All of Naples is crying tonight. But memory is greater and more lasting than death. Naples will continue to remember and love its unique D10s THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. HELLO DIEGO
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Thanks for this!
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It was really interesting. Even though he didn't look in the best of health, he was still full of energy.
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