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“I was saddened to hear about Diego’s death. He was definitely the best footballer I’ve ever played against, “Shilton was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
At the same time, the 71-year-old former goalkeeper lamented that the Argentine soccer icon has never apologized for a goal won by hand.
“He seems to have had pride, but not a sports conscience,” Shilton said. – I don’t like that he never apologized. He never said he cheated and would like to apologize for it. Instead, he used the epithet for his “hand of God.” That was not right. “
We only hear about the ‘Hand of God’ as a myth but Maradona made that fairy tale come true. An icon. Rest in peace legend. We will never forget 💔 pic.twitter.com/Xcy0Nw8KWn
– DEEP (@PopularOnyeka) November 25, 2020
On June 22, 1986, Mr. Shilton was a direct victim of Mr. Maradona’s action. 51 min In the quarterfinals of the world championship, the Argentine hit the ball through P. Shilton with his left hand to the goal, the referee did not register the infraction and scored the goal.
After 4 min. D. Maradona appeared to be rehabbing himself by masterfully passing the ball in the middle of the field and excelling according to all the rules. This was called the “Goal of the Century”. Argentina won England against England 2: 1.
The “Hand of God” is more infamous, but Diego Maradona’s * second * goal against England in the 1986 quarter-finals is possibly the biggest goal in World Cup history ⚽️💙
(via @FIFA World Cup)pic.twitter.com/pbuPgTqJbF
– Yahoo Soccer (@FCYahoo) November 25, 2020
“There has never been any talk of reconciliation with Maradona. Over the years, there have been several opportunities for the two of us to spend some time in a room. It was always the same: if he had apologized, he would have shook his hand. However, I have never received the slightest indication that this could happen, ”said the former England goalkeeper.
“I don’t think it’s cheating. It’s cunning. It’s cheeky.”
– BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 25, 2020
Legendary soccer player Maradona, 60, died this Wednesday morning in the Buenos Aires suburb of Tigris, at his residence. There he spent time after head surgery, during which the blood clot was removed. It had not been weeks since the surgery.
According to Argentine news giant Clarín, Maradona was found dead on Wednesday morning. A heart attack is considered the cause of death. The medical brigade that came to the scene could no longer help the star.
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