Maradona, the ‘god of football’, reaches the gods after a turbulent life



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Diego Maradona, the “god of football”, is delighted after winning the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Photo = AP PHOTO
When the news of Diego Maradona’s death is given, Argentine citizens celebrate it. Photo = AP PHOTO
[이데일리 스타in 이석무·김정남 기자] Diego Maradona (Argentina), the ‘god of football’, revered as one of the best players in the history of world football, went to heaven after only 60 years of life. Sebastián Sanchi, Maradona’s spokesman, officially announced on the 26th (Korean time) that Maradona died of a heart attack this afternoon.

According to foreign media reports, Maradona died of a sudden heart attack while recovering from a subdural hematoma on the 3rd at a hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was later discharged on the 11th from a residence in Tigre near Buenos Aires. It was the last appearance that was revealed to the public on the 30th of last month to receive a birthday celebration before the game of Himnacia La Plata, who is in charge of his coach.

Maradona was, in fact, Argentina’s greatest soccer hero and legend. Along with the “Emperor of Soccer” of Brazil, Pelé, he was recognized as one of the best soccer players in the world.

Born in Buenos Aires in 1960, Maradona made her professional debut for the Argentino Juniors in 1976, followed by the Argentine Boca Juniors, followed by the prestigious European clubs FC Barcelona (Spain) and Napoli (Italy). Even at a height of 167cm, he was assessed to possess everything he needed as a soccer player, including explosive speed and dribbling, powerful body fights, precise kicks, and excellent game reading ability.

The 1986 World Cup in Mexico was a tournament that showed Maradona’s greatness at a glance. At the time, Maradona led Argentina’s second championship, scoring two goals each in the quarterfinals against England and in the semi-finals against Belgium. He scored a total of 5 goals and was selected as MVP. Specifically, in the quarterfinals against England, the goal made by dribbling 60 meters from behind the half line, beating 5 defenders and the goalkeeper is still considered the ‘greatest goal’ in the history of world football.

Even in Naples, where he was active from 1984 to 1991, Maradona was a hero. Napoli was a team that had never won the Italian Serie A before the arrival of Maradona. However, after the arrival of Maradona, Naples quickly emerged as the strongest team in the league and won two championships.

Maradona was also controversial. During the World Cup in Mexico, in the quarterfinals against England, a hand hit the ball in the goal. At the time, Maradona said it was “a goal made by ‘Mano de Dios'”, and then the modifier ‘Mano de Dios’ was added.

Since then, Maradona has always been labeled a ‘bad boy’. In 1991, he tested positive for cocaine and had to take a break as a player. During the 1994 World Cup in the United States, the team left the team due to a positive doping test during the tournament. The female schedule was also magnificent. Maradona officially had 5 children from 4 women. However, it is known that there are six more external marriages in addition to these.

Maradona also had a relationship with Korea. They played against Korea in the group stage of the World Cup in Mexico. Korea fought back against Maradona, targeting current Daejeon Hana Citizen president Huh Jeong-moo, who served as a defender at the time, but failed to bridge the skills gap and lost 1-3. In a later interview, Maradona said: “I don’t know how much they beat me. They fouled me 11 and got baptized with kung fu.” Foreign media criticized it as ‘taekwon football’ when Korea hit Maradona with a hard tackle.

When the news of Maradona’s death broke, the world of world football fell into a duel. In particular, President Alberto Fernández of his native Argentina declared a three-day period of national mourning.

“I lost a great friend and the whole world lost a legend,” Pele lamented through Twitter, saying: “A very sad day.” Pele said, “I hope that one day we can play soccer together in heaven.”

After Maradona, the best Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona), published several photos of the deceased on his social networks and published a publication in which he said “Goodbye Legend (Goodbye Legend)”. “Maradona left us, but never,” Messi said, and “because it is forever,” he recalled. Messi worked as a coach and player during the 2010 South Africa World Cup, when Maradona took the lead for the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), who is recognized as the best player on the field with Messi, also tweeted a photo of Maradona and said: “The world said goodbye to the eternal genius of football. He was a magician who couldn’t be compared to anyone. “

Brazilian soccer star Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) said: “You will always be in our memories.” In addition, the Argentine national team, FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli, where Maradona played in the past, expressed their condolences.

Lee Kang-in (Valencia), the national representative of the Republic of Korea, also wrote on social media saying “Rest in peace” with a photo of Maradona.

Meanwhile, according to local media, Maradona will undergo an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. It is known that the grieving family wants to determine the exact cause of death. Maradona’s enormous legacy has already been foreshadowed by his children and those who claim to be out of wedlock.

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