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As the sports world reverts its tribute to soccer legend Diego Maradona, who passed away on Wednesday, former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton remembers the Argentine’s goal in a 1-0 victory over England in the World Cup quarterfinals 1986 in Mexico. .
Maradona never apologized for the scene that later became famous as the “Hand of God,” as Shilton complains in a guest article for the “Daily Mail.”
The former England national goalkeeper praised his playing skills, but noted at the same time that the Argentine soccer star was “not gifted with sportsmanship.”
“He never said he cheated and wanted to apologize. Instead he used his expression ‘hand of God’. That was wrong. (…) A clear offense. Fraud,” complained Shilton, who runs the game. they lost 2-1 to England after Maradona also scored 2-0 after his questionable goal with an incredible solo.
“I would have shook his hand. But I never had the slightest clue this was going to happen,” Shilton said.
The former goalkeeper said he was saddened to learn of Maradona’s death at such a young age. “He was without a doubt the best player I have ever met,” said Shilton, hoping the controversial goal “does not tarnish Maradona’s legacy.”
For Klopp “one of the best of all time”
Jürgen Klopp, for his part, recognized Maradona as one of the best footballers in history. “I have loved football for as long as I can remember and it was one of the best in history,” the Liverpool FC coach, the English soccer champion, said of the South American soccer legend’s death.
“We all had these absolute heroes who made soccer look so simple,” Klopp said. This also included Brazilian soccer star Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer. They understood the game on a completely different level, and that is exactly what Maradona did, the German said. “He clearly took football to another level.”
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