Everything about Diego Maradona

 

🐐 The History of Diego Maradona – “The God of Football”

🔹 Childhood and Nature

Diego Armando Maradona was born on 30 October 1960 in the town of Villa Fiorito , a poor area near Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the fifth of eight children in a poor family. His father, Diego Maradona Senior , was a factory worker and his mother, Doña Tota, was the heart of the family.

Maradona began playing soccer at the age of three and began to show signs of extraordinary talent at a young age. At the age of 8, he joined the children's team Los Cebollitas, affiliated with Argentinos Juniors . Already at the age of 10, fans were amazed by the way he could control the ball as if it were part of his body.

“I used to sleep with a ball in bed — it was my best friend.”
— Diego Maradona

🔹 Starting a Professional Journey

Maradona made his professional debut at the age of 15 in 1976 with Argentinos Juniors . Within a short time, he was seen as a complete differentiator — his technique, speed, and creativity made him the jewel of Argentina.

In 1981, he was signed by Boca Juniors , one of the biggest clubs in Argentina. Within a season, he helped the team win the Argentine Primera Division and gain national fame.

🔹 Entering Europe

After the 1982 World Cup, Maradona moved to Barcelona (Spain) for a then-biggest fee. He showed great potential but went through a difficult period of injuries and controversy. In 1984, he moved to Napoli (Italy) — and that's when Maradona's real story began.

🔹 Golden Age of Napoli ⚡

At Napoli , Maradona transformed the team from a mediocre club into Italian champions. He led Napoli to win:

• 🏆 Serie A: 1986–87 and 1989–90
• 🏆 Italian Cup: 1987
• 🏆 UEFA Cup (Europa League): 1989

In the city of Naples, Maradona was considered a savior . Even today, his pictures and statues can be seen in every corner of the city.

🔹 World Cup 1986 🇦🇷🏆

This was Maradona's peak period. As captain of Argentina , he led his country to victory in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. He scored five goals and made four assists.

In the match against England , he scored two of the most famous goals in football history:
1️⃣ “Hand of God” – a goal scored with his hand (the referee did not see it).
2️⃣ “Goal of the Century” – he dribbled past six England players from half-time to score.

🔹 Playing Style

Maradona had a left foot with incredible precision, a powerful dribble, and a unique vision of the game. He was a creative player who played with emotion and heart — everything to him was football.

“Football is not just a game of the mind, it is an emotion — and I played with my heart.”
— Diego Maradona

🔹 Challenges and Afterlife

After his success, Maradona struggled with health problems and drug abuse. He was banned from playing in 1991, but returned to play for Sevilla , Newell's Old Boys , and Boca Juniors before retiring in 1997.

After retiring, he turned to coaching and in 2010 he led Argentina to the World Cup. Although they did not win, he showed that he still has a deep love for the game.

🔹 Death and Inheritance

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, of heart failure at the age of 60. The entire world mourned. Napoli even renamed their stadium Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in his honor.

🔹 Lessons From His Life

• ⚽ Talent can be born anywhere — even on the streets.
• 💪 Hard work and faith can lift you above all obstacles.
• ❤️ Football is more than a game — it's a life, it's an emotion, it's an identity.
• 🌍 Mistakes are not the end, but part of the human journey.

🔹 Maradona's Famous Quotes

“I made a lot of mistakes, but my ball is clean.”
“God told me – play football, and I responded: okay, I will play well.”
“There are many who can judge me, but no one will erase me from history.”

✍️ Organized by world_champions_ftb | Source: FIFA, Britannica, ESPN, Biography.com