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Original title: Blue Diego Maradona forever
This is June 22, 2010, Argentine soccer coach Maradona waved before the start of the World Cup Group B match in Polokwane, South Africa. Xinhua News Agency
Because you fall in love with football, because you love the house and Wu became a fan of the blue and white iron, because you pay attention to Batty, Crespo, Veron, Zanetti, Riquelme … and of course Messi. If there is no king of the ball in the world, the whistle of heaven will sound.
—— Chinese fans
At 12:50 on November 25, local time, Diego Maradona suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Argentina and lost consciousness. The hospital was not far from his home, and the doctor ran and rescued him as quickly as possible, but unfortunately he could not save his life. At 1:02 p.m., Maradona passed away at age 60.
The fall of a superstar, the sadness of a country. “In front of today’s obelisk, Argentines are very sad. There are people sitting quietly in the street drinking beer, as if the noise they have in front of them has nothing to do with them; some hold Maradona’s t-shirt and autobiography, but they still do not accept it. The news of the death, some people put on the Argentine flag and their eyes filled with tears … “, wrote a journalist.
Argentine President Fernández announced that the country has entered a three-day period of mourning and that Fernández will suspend all official activities on the 26th and 27th. Maradona will mark the beginning of a farewell ceremony for national heroism in Argentina. It is reported that his vigil ceremony will be held at the Rose Palace Presidential Palace in the center of the Buenos Aires capital. Although the final arrangement is up to Maradona’s family, the Argentine government is ready to provide the presidential palace for Maradona’s state funeral. Prior to this, Argentina had held a state funeral for 7 former presidents and Fangio (the winner of the fifth F1 world championship).
Soccer is not a lifetime, but the silence of the world right now is only for Diego.
FIFA President Infantino, UEFA President Severin and other soccer players expressed their condolences on Maradona’s death. UEFA announced that this week’s UEFA Champions League and Europa League divisions will be Maradona ahead of kickoff. Observe a minute of silence.
Infantino said: “Today is a very sad day. Diego left us. His way of playing made everyone fall in love with soccer. We will be eternally grateful. His unmatched talent brings surprises to everyone.” He is the only player in the world. Maradona: a legend, a hero, a real man “.
Severin said: “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Maradona’s death today. He is the world’s greatest player and an iconic figure. I have recently kept in touch with him and wish him recovery. This news was shocking to me. It was a hero in Argentina and won the World Cup for Argentina. He is also the eternal idol of Naples players in Italy. Naples fans will never forget the success and glory he brought to the club and to the city. “
Whether you like football or not, you must know a name – Maradona. Through him we know a country far from China that most people have never been to, we know that there are youths from Boca, eagles of the pampas, rain of white and blue paper flying all over the field, and the most passionate football. . We even think that the name of the longest capital in the world is not really neglected, there is no doubt that it is the calling card for the world to know Argentina.
Tonight, the Obelisk of Buenos Aires and the lantern in front of the Palacio de las Rosas lit it up all night.
Last night, from Mönchengladbach to Piraeus, from Amsterdam to Liverpool, although there were no spectators in the UEFA Champions League due to the epidemic, the players, coaches, referees and staff spontaneously mourned in silence. The big screen showed the photos of Diego, players and referees surround the central circle, silently by the soccer legend.
On October 30, 1960, Diego Armando Maradona was born into a poor family with eight children in the city of Fiorijo, district of Vila Fiorito, Buenos Aires. He lives with his parents and siblings in a house with only three rooms, separated by a curtain. At the age of 3, Maradona received a leather ball from his father and since then soccer has become his favorite. In his childhood, everyone who saw him play soccer said, “This is a genius born for soccer.” At age 14, the genius made his dream: “I have two dreams, one is to participate in the World Cup and the other is to win the World Cup.”
Whether it is the “hand of God” in the 1986 World Cup, or the “Goal of the Century” for five consecutive people, whether it is a football genius who emerged from a slum, or the absolute nucleus of leading the Argentine team to the championship, Maradona Too many surprises for the Argentines. This poor-born global superstar is also extremely controversial, but he has never forgotten those young Argentines who have the same dreams as him, nor has he forgotten about his beloved country and team.
Brazilian star Pele posted on his social media account to express his condolences for Maradona’s death. He said: “This is sad news. I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a legend. Although I still have a thousand words.” Wanyu, but now I just hope that God gives strength to his family. I hope that one day, the two of us can play together in heaven. “Spanish tennis star Nadal said on his personal social network:” Today all of sport The world, especially soccer, has lost an important person. Maradona, one of the great footballers in history, has left us today. His contribution to football will not disappear. I would like to tell your family: The soccer community and all of Argentina express their deepest condolences. “
News of Maradona’s death came, the Italian Naples stadium in Sao Paulo turned on the lights to pay tribute to the king, fans lit candles in the square painted with Maradona’s colorful murals. The mayor of Naples, Magistris, announced that he will hold a city-wide mourning event for the “Honorary Citizen of Naples” Maradona and will change the name of the São Paulo Stadium to the Maradona Stadium.
Maradona is considered a flag of Argentine soccer and has led the world soccer boom, including China. After winning the 1986 World Cup, Maradona’s profile picture swept the covers of Chinese magazines and posters at the beginning of the reform and opening, which led to the enlightenment of a large number of fans to start loving and lending. attention to football. Fans’ attention is drawn to fascinating football stadiums such as Serie A, Bundesliga and the European Cup, accelerating their understanding of the outside world.
Maradona visited China many times during his life and was invited to play in China. On July 25, 1996, the Boca Junior Team of the Argentine giants arrived in Beijing and had a preparation match with the Beijing Guoan Team at the Workers’ Stadium. Maradona appeared as the captain and attracted tens of thousands of fans to watch the match. Maradona came to China for the second time in November 2003. The six-year-old horse that had been withdrawn from service climbed the Great Wall and shouted, “So I have a hero addiction too!” The joy was beyond words. In August 2008, Maradona visited China for the third time as an advisor to the Argentine Olympic team and witnessed the historic moment when Messi and Di María led Argentina to defend the men’s soccer gold medal at the Olympic Games. In 2010, Maradona came to China for the fourth time, donated personal items and participated in two charity contests, all proceeds going to charity.
In 2017, Maradona spoke specifically about Chinese football in a media interview: “China is the world’s most populous country and the world’s second-largest economy. It has a growing influence on a global scale, and China has with the largest number As fans, we have always expected the Chinese team to excavate world-class players. If there is no Chinese team in the World Cup, it would be a great regret! ” Maradona firmly believes that Chinese soccer will surely increase in the future. “On the soccer field, China is The Sleeping Lion, I think one day Chinese soccer will take off.”
On October 30, Maradona’s 60th birthday, he donated 10 signed shirts to 10 Argentine cities severely affected by the epidemic at a charity event held in the slums of Buenos Aires. People living in difficulties donated food and hygiene products. This is also the last Maradona to appear in front of the public.
The blue and white bars of Argentina, the blue Boca sea, the blue Naples sky, and the eternal number 10!
The Naples Club published on social networks a photo of Maradona wearing a blue shirt with the words “forever” with the text “Goodbye, Diego!”
(Reporter Liu Xinwei)
