10 interesting facts about Maradona

Football legend Diego Maradona, who died on November 25, left his mark on the history of this sport. According to his information, the legend, who was a former football player and head coach of the Argentine national team, has always been in the spotlight with his behavior both on and off the field. Our Russian colleagues have prepared 10 most interesting facts about the South American. Here are the facts:


The name of the young prodigy appeared in the press for the first time in 1971. But in the wrong way - the newspaper asked to remember the future star of football named Karadona. 2. Maradona made his debut in the Argentine national team earlier than the youth team - at the age of 16. 3. Maradona scored the most famous goal in football history called "Hand of God". Diego put the ball through the goal of the England team at the WC-1986. 4. Maradona is the only player in the history of football who broke the transfer price record twice.


5.in 1991, cocaine was detected in Maradona's blood, he received a 15-month disqualification and never played for Napoli again. 6. In the early 90s, Maradona injured 4 journalists with an air rifle. He received a mandatory sentence of 2 years and 10 months. 7. In 2005, Maradona hosted a talk show on Argentine television. His first guest choice was surprising: Pele, Maradona's main rival in football, appeared in the studio. 8. Maradona loved tattoos. He had a portrait of Ernesto Cheguevarra in his hand and a portrait of Fidel Castro at his feet.


9.in 2013, Maradona won against "Napoli" in court. The club made a mini-film about Cavani. Diego did not like that some personal photos were used without permission. 10. In the summer of 2018, Maradona was the honorary chairman of Dynamo Brest. But the Argentine was in Belarus only once./APA