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Maradona He spoke with MARCA
BRAND
Diego Armando Maradona Sinagra He is the Italian son of the late Argentine star, and had a spectacular relationship with Diego since she recognized him as a son in 2016.
Diego junior is a coach, footballer and shares similar characteristics with his father.
BRAND He sat down with him to discuss his father’s passing, as well as his own future career.
How’s it going?
Bad. I’m having trouble sleeping. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to take a break. I close my eyes and my head doesn’t disconnect. I sleep as much as I can.
Could not travel to Buenos Aires. Was that the most painful?
It was the worst. The death of a father, not being able to be with him, not being able to say goodbye to him or be with the family. This has not been easy from 15,000 kilometers away.
How did you find out?
He was admitted to the hospital, unfortunately. Messages started coming in and I quickly started calling Buenos Aires. I called and called until they answered me and there they told me what happened.
Did you turn on the TV or didn’t you want to do anything?
I wore it at the time, but now I try to watch a little TV. I try to isolate myself. The fight is very personal.
You aspire to be a coach. Did you talk a lot about soccer with your father?
We were both passionate about it. It was wonderful to watch games with him. You can’t explain it. I watched soccer with the best in history! Soccer made us come together.
How was watching a game with Maradona, your father?
All the players knew him. So I had my opinion and he had his. In the end, he was almost always right. I really enjoyed it because before I missed many years without being able to do it. I saw many games with him, Napoli and [Argentina] National selection. He was involved in who should play, who shouldn’t … but I never doubted him. We always had a very open and very healthy relationship. I never argued with my dad.
Was he excited for your role as a coach?
We talked about this many times and he told me what the profession was like. He was always happy on a soccer field
Did the pandemic deteriorate you a lot, not being in the changing room Gymnastics?
This pandemic affected everyone and him too. You suffer when you can’t be at work and this happened to him.
When was the last time you talked about soccer?
Whenever I spoke to him, we mentioned the subject of football: Gymnastics, Napoli … I don’t remember when the last one was.
Have you been feeling sad lately, in your last month?
Yes, but I never thought of the worst. We all knew how it was but we always tried to pick it up. I was afraid, but out of natural fear of death, which is something ugly.
Your father left very young
That is something I do not accept. I can not accept it. He had many years to enjoy with his family. That’s something I don’t know if I’ll ever accept. Losing him so young … life is like that.
How will your life go on from now on?
It will remain the same in terms of who I want to be as a coach, but there will be a before and after personally. Nothing will be like before. Not being able to pick up the phone to talk to my old man is something that hurts me a lot. Sadly, my dad has already left.
They talk about their environment. Could you talk to your father whenever you want?
He always spoke to my father when he wanted. Of course, when she didn’t want to talk to anyone, she didn’t talk to anyone, not even me. Right now I don’t feel like getting into criticism, controversy, if one is good, the other bad … I’m just another person. My head has to process more important things. My priority is to heal this wound and cure the pneumonitis that I have. I haven’t left the house for a month and a half. Now I do not want controversy.
Let’s talk about soccer. As a coach, what excites you?
There are three coaches that I love. Number one is Pep Guardiola, for me. Because of his style, he is my reference. I would love to go to one of your training sessions. I have studied him a lot and his style amazes me. I’d love to meet him and his assistant, Lillo. They told me that Juanma is a great ‘Maradonian’, then I like Marcelo Bielsa and I have a special affection for José Mourinho because he was a good friend of my old man. He is a winner. But Pep is number one, in my opinion. Hopefully I find it one day.
Are you also a ‘Maradonian’?
All Maradonians are in my heart because they loved my dad. I am very proud of what my father left behind, for his legacy.
Did you like the tribute to Messi the other day?
Very much, I was very moved. They have been very emotional days. Leo’s gesture was special, very cute. It affected me a lot, it made me cry. Also that of Napoli, the triumph of Gymnastics, what happened in Boca Juniors, where Dalma was. Many were excited.
Should No. 10 be retired, in your opinion?
In the teams he played for, I think so, including Barcelona. I have no doubt. But all that is secondary. I am focused only on getting through this difficult battle. I hope it happens quickly, or not … I don’t even know what I want to happen.
Are you planning to travel soon?
I am in the hands of the doctors. As soon as I can, I want to take a flight, go to Argentina and be able to say goodbye to him, give him a hug, although it will not be as I always wanted. Whether it’s tomorrow, a week or two from now, not much changes because my father is sadly gone.
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