Diego Maradona is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time. The Argentine footballer played as a midfielder for clubs such as Barcelona, Napoli, and Boca Juniors, and led the national team to victory in the 1986 World Cup. His career was marked by both incredible talent and controversies, but his impact on the sport and his legacy in the game of football is undeniable.
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Personal Life
Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He came from a humble background, and his passion for football was evident from a young age. He was married twice and had five children. He had a tumultuous personal life, marked by drug addiction, alcoholism and health issues. He died on November 25, 2020.
Hobbies
Maradona had a passion for music, he enjoyed listening to it, dancing, and singing. He was known for his love of Tango music, and he was also a fan of Elvis Presley. He was also known for his love of playing cards and dominoes. Maradona was also a big fan of chess and he was also known to enjoy playing it with his friends and family. He was also a fan of the theater and he was involved in a few theater productions.
Club Career
Diego Maradona began his professional career with Argentinos Juniors in 1976, where he quickly established himself as one of the best young players in Argentine football. He played for the club for five seasons, making over 70 appearances and scoring 28 goals. In 1981, he joined Boca Juniors, where he won the league and the Copa Libertadores in his first season. He played for the club for just one season, but his impact was significant, making 40 appearances and scoring 28 goals.
In 1982, Maradona joined Barcelona, where he spent two seasons and won several trophies, including the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Spanish League. He also helped the team reach the UEFA Cup final. He played for the club for 58 games and scored 38 goals.
In 1984, Maradona moved to Napoli, where he had the most successful and iconic spell of his club career. He spent seven seasons with the club, winning two Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia, the UEFA Cup, and the Italian Super Cup. He also helped the team reach the final of the European Cup. He made 188 appearances and scored 81 goals for Napoli.
After Napoli, Maradona played for Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys before retiring in 1997. He played for these clubs for a combined total of 35 games and scored 15 goals.
Maradona was known for his incredible skill, creativity, and goal-scoring abilities. He was a leader on and off the field, and his performances for Napoli in particular will forever be remembered in the history of the club. He helped lead his teams to numerous titles and trophies, and his impact on the game of football will always be remembered.
International Career
Diego Maradona made his international debut for Argentina in 1977 and quickly established himself as a key player for the national team. He represented Argentina in four FIFA World Cups: 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994. He helped lead the team to victory in the 1986 World Cup, where he captained the team and scored the famous "Hand of God" goal and the "Goal of the Century" in the quarter-final against England. He also helped Argentina win the 1983 Copa America and the 1991 Copa America. He has made 91 appearances for the national team and scored 34 goals.
During his international career, Maradona was known for his incredible skill, creativity, and goal-scoring abilities on the field. He was a leader and captain of the team, and his performances in the 1986 World Cup are considered some of the greatest in the history of the tournament. He led the Argentina national team to victory in the 1986 World Cup and the Copa America in 1983 and 1991.
His international career was also marked by controversies, such as his "Hand of God" goal and his expulsion from the 1994 World Cup for testing positive for ephedrine. Despite these controversies, his impact on the Argentina national team and on the game of football is undeniable and his legacy in the sport will forever be remembered.
Endorsements
Maradona was one of the most recognizable and marketable players of his era and as such, he had several endorsement deals throughout his career. He had deals with brands such as Puma, Coca-Cola, and Seiko. He was also the face of various video games and movies.
Cars and assets
Maradona was known to have a love for luxury cars and had a collection of high-end cars, including a Ferrari and a Mercedes-Benz. He also owned several properties, including a house in Argentina and a villa in Dubai.
Achievements
Diego Maradona achieved a great deal throughout his football career, both individually and as part of a team. Some of his notable achievements include:
- Winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in 1986, where he captained the team and scored the famous "Hand of God" goal and the "Goal of the Century" in the quarter-final against England.
- Winning the Copa America with Argentina in 1983 and 1991.
- Winning the Serie A title with Napoli in 1987 and 1990.
- Winning the Coppa Italia with Napoli in 1987 and 1990.
- Winning the UEFA Cup with Napoli in 1989.
- Winning the Italian Super Cup with Napoli in 1990.
- Winning the Spanish League with Barcelona in 1984/1985.
- Winning the Copa del Rey with Barcelona in 1983/1984.
- Winning the Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona in 1983/1984.
- Winning the Golden Foot award in 1995.
- Winning the Ballon d'Or in 1986.
FIFA World Player of the Year in 1986 and 1993.
- He was the top goal scorer in the Italian League in 1989-90 and 1990-91.
- He was named to the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1986, 1990, and 1994.
- He was named to the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002.
- He was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
- He was named the best player of the 20th century by the IFFHS in 2000.
Maradona is widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He had an incredible impact on the game of football and his legacy in the sport will forever be remembered.
