Interesting thing you said that, Maradona was an idol to a young Kobe Bryant. When Kobe was young in Italy, he came out and said he used to love watching Maradona play when he was with Napoli. Two truly great sports icons gone far too soon
We have not only lost a footballing icon but a sporting icon in Maradona, He has left behind a plethora of iconic football moments which will be reminsced for generations to come. Rest in peace Diego Armando Maradona.
No other player has had the same prime as Maradona. When he was in his prime, he played the best football everyone has ever played in the history of football
I think the Italy-Argentina match in WC 90 is worth mentioning. Italy was the host nation and a formidable team, and didn't concede a single goal in first 5 matches. Then they faced Maradona and co. in the Naples stadium, and maybe for the only time in history, the crowd did not support the home team. There was not a single cheer for Italy, but all were for Maradona, Emmanuel, as they called him. Italy subsequently lost the game.
Simple football ? Well if being the most technically gifted player ever is simple ok then, anyone who puts Cristiano Ronaldo next to maradona or dare I say better than Maradona doesn’t have a clue about football, he’s way to Rigid a player and not natural at all
Maradona was kinda like Mike Tyson of football, all his faults made him just that more popular and relatable among the people. A humble, quiet family man like Messi is far too stable and "boring" to cause the same effect.
I'm close to heartbroken! Diego is my favourite player of all time & the greatest of all time. There will never be a player as good as him! I always gave him his flowers when he was alive, always said he was the best. My heart goes out to his family & todos la gente de Argentina. Descansa en paz Diego, siempre te extrañaré Diego!
As an Argentinean I love to hear an English guy talking good about Diego 11:51, because he was pure football and anyone who love football would love or appreciate him, he was a human being after all. Football unite us brother. "He had been able to commit, in just five minutes, the two most contradictory goals in the entire history of football. His devotees revered him for both of them: not only was the artist's goal worthy of admiration, embroidered by the devilishness on his legs , but also, and perhaps more, the thief's goal, which his hand stoled. Diego Armando Maradona was worshiped not only for his prodigious juggling but also because he was a dirty, sinful god, the most human of the gods. Anyone could recognized in him a walking synthesis of human weaknesses ... But the gods do not retire, human though they are. He was never able to return to the anonymous crowd where he came from. Fame, which had saved him from misery, made him a prisoner. "- Eduardo Galeano. Good video, all the best bro. - Marcelo ✌️👍🙏#DiegoEterno
I’m a Sheffield United fan. We almost bought Maradona in 1978....a deal was verbally agreed but the transfer fee was later increased so we bought Alejandro Sabella instead...another very skilful ball juggling player with quick feet but Sabella was slow and lightweight. I remember the 1986 World Cup and I’ve never seen a player ever dominate a tournament so much. Regards the Argentina v England match...at the time I didn’t think it was handball...he disguised it so well. Felt cheated at the time then a few minutes later he scored that fantastic goal which made me speechless regards the unbelievable brilliance. Maradona has always been the arch villain in English history..he’s always been in the English newspapers over the decades...here he’s loved, hated, respected and will always be remembered.
@@sheffsteel7 I've heard about Sheffield and Sabella...He did good as well, but Diego he is just on his own pool and glory that could not be shared. "he’s loved, hated, respected and will always be remembered." like all over the planet bro... RIP Diego Armando Maradona
@@jacksonmacmanus1001 I think that disrespectful as England fans are being a bunch of 6 yo’s as they are regarding his only achievement was that handball watch the HITC sport video on it and you would understand that us English are still salty about that even after the died
He came to Kolkata (India ) and an exhibition match was organized between two local rivals. That was an excuse, over 120000 people turned up to see him including me. Realizing he was surrounded by non-sense bureaucrats he climbed on top of the car so that we could see him. Despite being the god of football he took keen interests in local rival teams which (the clubs) I am sure nobody knows around the world. During break he went to the middle of the pitch and showed us some tricks before press/bureaucrats could catch him and block our view. Next day he was taken to a local ground and there he asked all non-sense bureaucrats to leave the ground, showed tricks to the crowd and handed them the balls he did his tricks with. That day I realized he lived for common man. He was one of us!!! RIP!
Man, as an argentinian, I've to congratulate you for your video. It shows why Diego still is a football icon and how it's impossible for a football fan not to love him
If Maradona were playing today he would be even more sensational than he was in the 1970s and 1980s. Video after video of his playing days shows him being subjected to the most brutal tackles imaginable, desperate physical assaults that today would not only win red cards but probably time in prison for the perpetrators. Such strength, such balance, such skill and such a will to prevail that surpassed anyone else's. Oh yes, and the sweetest left foot since Ferenc Puskás!
The gastric bypass surgery was actually in 2004, and when he recovered in 2005 Diego went on to host his very own TV show, "La noche del 10" (The night of the 10). It had some very emotional moments, like when he talked about his own death and what he'd like his loved ones to say when it happened, and also some pretty funny ones, as well as recreations of some of his best goals. He was a true popular icon, he also had plenty of bad things like violence towards women, not formally acknowledging some of his children for a long time, among others, but he also brought plenty of joy to so many people. Those who knew him speak of his human quality, how generous and humble he was, even after having achieved everything in his career he remained like that and he would often offer help to those in need. Diego was strongly opposed to social injustice and he denounced the corruption in FIFA way before anyone else, and yet supported some authoritarian, corrupt, and/or at least questionable political leaders. He was riddled with contradictions like these, he was as flawed as everyone else. But there was one particular area where he excelled over everyone else, and he managed to make millions of people happy by doing that. There's a phrase attributed to a great Argentinian writer and cartoonist, Roberto Fontanarrosa: "I don't care what Diego did with his life, what matters to me is what he did to mine". And the fact is that when someone brings so much joy to so many people it's hard to remember them with anything but a smile. It's your right to not be a Diego Maradona fan, for whatever reason, but please respect other people's grief and let us mourn him this first days after his passing. There will be plenty of time to discuss every detail of his life, each of his wrongdoings, and weigh them against his positive actions in a healthy and necessary debate we need to have about every popular idol, but now is not the time for it. Let's just hope that Diego now gets the peace and quiet he deserves and couldn't have for the last 45 years of his life due to his status as a world star. RIP Pelusa.
Maradona's passion and fire for soccer was amazing. I was a child watching the 1986 wotld cup. I still remeber the thrill and emotion. We are not Argentinian, but somehow he represented all of South America. And everyine else who has talents and flaws. He may have had flaws- but his talents and passion surpassed the ordinary. He extra ordinary After his death, I am learning about his politics. He was a poor child growing up. He was right about FIFA corruption and mafia. He tried to unionize players. And his pueblo attitude and smiles connected with all of us. He will be missed. RIP Diego
I have watched many great players from Pele, to Messi. There’s no one who is as talented as Maradona. In 1990 World Cup in Italy, semi final was between Italy and Argentina. The majority of Italian crowds supported Argentina only because of Maradona. This legend is super.
To me Diego is the second greatest after Pele , and greatest in my 43 year lifetime. Messi does not put his body on the line like what Maradona did. He got stuck in. Plus played against defenders who were real men not soft. He had no HD, no youtube,no internet to look at other players.
RIP Maradona. He may have had some negative issues but the amount of positiveness he’s been getting from the world is just incredible. Rest. In. Peace.
Best, Maradona, Romario, Gascoigne, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho the party boys of football who never needed to try to show the world how good they were, it’s scary to imagine what they all could have achieved if they had the same dedication as todays players but they wouldn’t be the same if they did and that’s why they’re loved. They are a rare breed and genuine once in a generation raw talents R.I.P. Diego
His health would have been so much better. I don't think there will ever be better on a Football pitch, much as I want to put Mess and Ronaldo up there. It's just not the same. Maybe Messi because his teammates were the ones who let him down so heavily in 2014
There was a spiritual aspect to his playing. There was something about him the modern bland player doesn't have. Every team he played on turned competitive.
The first time I saw him was when I was 6 years old when he won the 1986 world cup. The first time I cried for him when he lost in the 1990 world cup final. One of the most dramatic matches was when Argentina won a dramatic 2-1 tie against Peru in 2013 through an injury-time goal by Martin Palermo. Maradona was the coach. I am very proud to see the greatest player of all time. Maradona .. thanks for everything. You are always in my heart. RIP Diego Armando Maradona
Many people know him as the football goat along with Pelé and Messi but nobody knows how his passion for standing up for the poor. Maradona fought against injustice, he’s a legend on and off the pitch. The world is mourning this great persons death.
Maradona was inspiration for millions of people on earth and he took the Argentina's football to the top of the world. He is gone but will never be forgotten. Rest in peace great legend.
MARADONAAAA RIP DIEGO! No words ...Extraordinary talent, colossal intelligence and speed of thought, unbelievable technique, spectacular vision, an expert in playmaking skills, unpredictable passes and assists, disconcerting and unstoppable dribbler, perfect ball control, the endless repertoire of moves, the masterful free kicker. Master, genius! 🕯 ⚽ ⚽🕇🕇⚽🕯🕯🌹⚘🌷🌷⚘🌹🕯 Rest in Peace, my Alltime HERO!
RIP Diego Armando Maradona. The worlds greatest football player and always will be. Thank you for the wonderful magical entertaining football you gave us and all my childhood memories. Brings back great feelings of nostalgia, childhood, Mexico 86 and playing ball as a kid every time I think of the great man. Best times of my life, summer of 1986 aged 11. RIP I love you Diego
He was something else. I have vague memories of the 86 World Cup (The Denmark Spain match and the Argentina Belgium match stand out). To be seen as a deity by a Country and also by your adopted home of Naples takes a certain type of player. Undoubtedly the player of the 20th Century - If Argentina had won the '90 World Cup they would have emulated the great Brazil side of 58-70 by winning 3 WC's in 4 tournaments.
Weirdly, I was watching the Copa90 videos on Maradona yesterday afternoon. The time he spent at Argentinos Juniors was legendary, even more so as there's hardly any footage of him, so its all anecdotal.
He is at peace and god is holding his hand up there! It is sad that he will be remembered in some regard for his addictions rather then his footballing performances. RIP!
This to me just showcases how you can not compare this current era with any that really came before it. Football is completely different and comparing the genius of both Messi with Maradona is nonsense! For starters this era, they have defenders who can't do half of the things that they could from the 70s up until 90s. The football, the boots, the diets, the gyms, the coaching facilities, the pitches...I could go on but all of those are worlds apart now compared to Maradonas era. Messi and the like are playing in the era most suited to beautiful playing footballers, Maradona played during a time that players would go to the pub hours before the game or in his case other illegal things. Luckily for me being in my late 30s I was just older enough to remember watching the 90 world cup and seeing his genius and others like him and also witnessing the beginning of the Prem and everything after but you just can't say Messi/CR7 are the best ever simply because they have the best of everything to have helped them along. Put any of the 10 world greats of previous decades during now and imagine what they could have achieved! Players will no longer be allowed to have the same demons, those players tend to not even make it past academy.
Exactly,players have so many physical experts,nutritionists,psychological help etc! Plus there isn’t as much hard tackling as there was before,even a basic player can make great runs and dribbles much easier.
Good one, bro. I only recently came to being a fan of “soccer” but even back then everyone knew who Maradona was. He transcends his sport in ways that only the truly legendary can. He will be missed, but at least the world had him!
SOCCER IS NOT FLUENT ENGLISH. IT IS A STUPID GRAMMATICAL DESCRIPTION OF WHAT FOOTBALL IS. FOOTBALL IS FOOTBALL BECAUSE IT IS PLAYED WITH FOOT OR FEET. THE OTHER STUPID IDIOTIC GAME PLAYED DOZENS OF IDIOTS HOLDING IN "THEIR HAND" YES IN THEIR HAND, A RIDICULOUS LAUGHABLE OBLONG SHAPED BALL, WHO RUN LIKE A BEHEADED CHICKEN ...CALL THIS GAME FOOTBALL....FOOT????? WHAT FOOT? THEY KEEP HOLDING THIS RIDICULOUS BALL IN THEIR HANDS OR THEIR ARMS....AND YOU CALL IT "FOOTBALL? ARE YOU BLIND? THIS IS AN INSULT TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. FOOTBALL IS FOOTBALL. AND YOUR STUPID MORONIC GAME WITH OBLONG BALL IS CALLED HANDBALL. PERIOD.
I didn’t even have to watch to like the video. Diego was that influential to me. I would also check on how this is effecting Napoli, Italy. From what I have seen, they viewed him as sort of a saint. (Corrections welcomed.)
RIP legend. Was watching videos of Maradona. The vicious tackles to try and stop Maradona yet he dribbled away or got up immediately and continue dribbling. No way Ronaldo or Messi would have done that. They scored more but if Maradona played with world class players in the same team. He would have won everything.
I agree with your Dad. I think all soccer fans, who watched the 1986 WC will say the same thing. Just unbelievable, who Diego destroyed all the other teams on his own. Since that tournament I am a hard-core Maradona fan. Simply the best.
So sad. Didnt see him play, but in his final days he seemed so happy, like he finally understood life is to be happy, not to fight. A messy person. Evel took part of such a gentile soul. Sad.
Nice coverage of Maradona's football life. The kind of guy I disliked on the surface but couldn't turn away and greatly admired when he was on the pitch. Like you said, a genius and conflicted man who wasn't perfect (who is?) but made a huge impact whatever he touched.
In this and other worlds,I am extremely so shocked and sad to hear my only idol and the legendary Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona sir's death and have cried extremely so loudly after hearing this sad news!!!I am just only still crying after hearing this him deceased as I just cannot control my tears to lose such an iconic legend who,equally as the other legends Pele sir,Franz Beckembauer sir and Michel Platini sir had his glitteringly hardworking and successful career as a player and human being who was a genius in playing his stunningly magical football and scoring all his magnificent goals regardless of his "Hand Of The God" goal against England in the FIFA World Cup 1986 semi final!!!Rest In Peace the legendary Diego Armando Maradona sir,all of us including me will daily forever miss you in our respective lives and every generations that we would be born!!!:'( #RIPDIEGOARMANDOMARADONA
For me it is Maradona's energy and passion to succeed in life that stood out. People with these qualities, to the degree that he had them, are few and far between. I admired him for this.
Wow, as an Argentinian I really enjoy how deep you went into Diego's career and my family cant sleep lol there are just people screaming and celebrating his historic legacy. thank you
No one except maybe Messi was ever as good on the ball as Diego. And no one has ever been more influential to a team. No one could carry a team like him. He did it both at Argentina and at Napoli. What a fucking legend
Some people do not have a heart.This video was created to honour the great Maradona.Yet some of you are disliking it.Show some respect towards Diego.R.I.P DIEGO
You did our country so wrong but did so much for the sport and the world , one of the greatest of all time You will be forever missed Rest in peace Diego
The most talented footballer of all time and a definition of "Suffering from success". It's always dangerous giving teenagers as much attention as he got without knowledge of dealing with the stress that comes with it but considering Argentinians needed someone to give them a feeling of proper leadership, a young prospect showing what Argentina could be with the passion and efficiency, how could you blame them. A legend of the game and as there are more important things in life than football - a legend of a nation.
I think it should also be mentioned that napoli werent just a bottom half side, but were only 2 points away from relegation in the 2 years prior to maradona’s arrival. He won them a serie a title in only 3 years, and another 3 years after that when serie a was at its peak. After he left napoli turned back into a midtable/bottom half side and were relegated after 7 years. Nobody will repeat what maradona did, nobody.
Regardless of who you support or where you are from, Maradona was a true legend of the beautiful game and its a huge loss to the world of football. Rest in power Diego Maradona!💙
I was to young to watch El Diego but i enjoyed watching him as Arg Manager. His manager style and celebrations was like Conte's we truly will never see someone like him again. RIP and amazing video.
The most talented footballer ever. Rip Diego maradona 🕊️🙏🙏. (Also can I pls do a greatest finishers ever video pls. Been wanting to ask but keep forgetting)
The only player i grew up believing to be purely perfect and untouchable. Everytime someone asked me, who is the Greatest? My answer would always be Maradona. I will dearly miss him as a unique idol and phenomenon. Rest in Peace El Gran Pibe de Oro.
I am very much saddened.when i was three years old i saw maranoda in television in 1986 World cup even i could not remember(regaganize)those days i sat on my brother shoulder and i watch him.from 1986 to till date i am Argentina fan only because of Maradona until my death.😭😭😭😭 i love you maradona from india.
Now I feel what basketball fan feel
R.I.P Kobe Bryant and Diego Maradona
Interesting thing you said that, Maradona was an idol to a young Kobe Bryant. When Kobe was young in Italy, he came out and said he used to love watching Maradona play when he was with Napoli. Two truly great sports icons gone far too soon
@@johnselwitz5362 What? I never knew that?
@@aihhazim Bryant grew up in Italy.
I'm so ready for this shitshow of a year to end.
Same bro and ion even watch basketball
We have not only lost a footballing icon but a sporting icon in Maradona, He has left behind a plethora of iconic football moments which will be reminsced for generations to come. Rest in peace Diego Armando Maradona.
@@thelawenforcerhd9654 Tf is wrong with you?
@@thelawenforcerhd9654 still salty about hand of god?
@@yoosufsaaidh8803 Salam!
@@thelawenforcerhd9654 He is the second oldest player of all time, and you're just salty about The Hand of God
It was yesterday not today
Maradona was my hero on the pitch, my father was my hero off it. Can't believe 2020 took them both
So sorry for the lost of ur father. Big hug from Argentina.
@@papasmamas1 thank you for the kind words
My condolences.
Sorry for your loss mate ❤️
madmeth0d 🙏❤️
Probably the most technically gifted player of all time.
Listen to Gary Lineker's story, it is really incredible
@@RafaelSantos-di5yw Yeah, just saw it on Twitter earlier today as mentioned extremely gifted technically.
Maradona, Cruyff, Messi and Best are definitely the 4 most technically gifted players of all time for sure, sad to see only Messi remains
@@kden8743 Damn that's rather hollow thinking only Messi is with us now from that list.
@@olayinkaamara385 sorry to bring it up bro, they’re all undeniable pioneers of the sport, talent personified
Arguably the Most Talented Footballer Player of All Time
What even better then Dion Dublin ??? I think not !
@@15-Peter-20 I will take that as a joke
@@pkingglazersout6665 obviously a joke
No other player has had the same prime as Maradona. When he was in his prime, he played the best football everyone has ever played in the history of football
The most talented without a doubt
I think the Italy-Argentina match in WC 90 is worth mentioning. Italy was the host nation and a formidable team, and didn't concede a single goal in first 5 matches. Then they faced Maradona and co. in the Naples stadium, and maybe for the only time in history, the crowd did not support the home team. There was not a single cheer for Italy, but all were for Maradona, Emmanuel, as they called him. Italy subsequently lost the game.
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
but when he won argentina the game, his relationship with the fans completely fell apart no?
The king of simple football and most celebrated footballer ever. Made Argentina known to the World
What???? 😂😂
@@mhrf90 Argentina was already known before Maradona
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
I guess the 1978 World Cup was non-existent then
Simple football ? Well if being the most technically gifted player ever is simple ok then, anyone who puts Cristiano Ronaldo next to maradona or dare I say better than Maradona doesn’t have a clue about football, he’s way to Rigid a player and not natural at all
RIP to the legendary Maradona!
No hate him
@@demnx1uchiha303 shut up
@@demnx1uchiha303 Get the hell out.
One less cheat in the world
@@philh3709 Oh, fuck off.
Maradona was kinda like Mike Tyson of football, all his faults made him just that more popular and relatable among the people. A humble, quiet family man like Messi is far too stable and "boring" to cause the same effect.
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
We'll never see anyone like him. He was just out of this world,RIP Legend🐐🇦🇷👑
How
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
I'm close to heartbroken! Diego is my favourite player of all time & the greatest of all time. There will never be a player as good as him! I always gave him his flowers when he was alive, always said he was the best. My heart goes out to his family & todos la gente de Argentina. Descansa en paz Diego, siempre te extrañaré Diego!
Me too friend. Heartbroken
"Don't Cry For Me Argentina. The truth is I never left you"
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
RIP to one of the greatest of all time
Arguably the Most Talented Footballer Player of All Time
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
@@guruspubichair platini is more talented and skilled
As an Argentinean I love to hear an English guy talking good about Diego 11:51, because he was pure football and anyone who love football would love or appreciate him, he was a human being after all. Football unite us brother. "He had been able to commit, in just five minutes, the two most contradictory goals in the entire history of football. His devotees revered him for both of them: not only was the artist's goal worthy of admiration, embroidered by the devilishness on his legs , but also, and perhaps more, the thief's goal, which his hand stoled. Diego Armando Maradona was worshiped not only for his prodigious juggling but also because he was a dirty, sinful god, the most human of the gods. Anyone could recognized in him a walking synthesis of human weaknesses ...
But the gods do not retire, human though they are. He was never able to return to the anonymous crowd where he came from.
Fame, which had saved him from misery, made him a prisoner. "- Eduardo Galeano.
Good video, all the best bro. - Marcelo ✌️👍🙏#DiegoEterno
I’m a Sheffield United fan. We almost bought Maradona in 1978....a deal was verbally agreed but the transfer fee was later increased so we bought Alejandro Sabella instead...another very skilful ball juggling player with quick feet but Sabella was slow and lightweight. I remember the 1986 World Cup and I’ve never seen a player ever dominate a tournament so much. Regards the Argentina v England match...at the time I didn’t think it was handball...he disguised it so well. Felt cheated at the time then a few minutes later he scored that fantastic goal which made me speechless regards the unbelievable brilliance. Maradona has always been the arch villain in English history..he’s always been in the English newspapers over the decades...here he’s loved, hated, respected and will always be remembered.
@@sheffsteel7 I've heard about Sheffield and Sabella...He did good as well, but Diego he is just on his own pool and glory that could not be shared. "he’s loved, hated, respected and will always be remembered." like all over the planet bro... RIP Diego Armando Maradona
@@Sapodeotropozom :Thank you for your guys' wonderful communication!
Diego Maradona didn’t die. He’s just returning the left hand he borrowed.
Watch his funeral here ruclips.net/video/ezNswhjuEFA/видео.html
I liked Lineker's tribute "he's now in the hands of god"
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@@jacksonmacmanus1001 I think that disrespectful as England fans are being a bunch of 6 yo’s as they are regarding his only achievement was that handball watch the HITC sport video on it and you would understand that us English are still salty about that even after the died
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
Truly heartbreaking. The name Maradona will always be synonymous with the greatest of all time
He came to Kolkata (India ) and an exhibition match was organized between two local rivals. That was an excuse, over 120000 people turned up to see him including me. Realizing he was surrounded by non-sense bureaucrats he climbed on top of the car so that we could see him. Despite being the god of football he took keen interests in local rival teams which (the clubs) I am sure nobody knows around the world. During break he went to the middle of the pitch and showed us some tricks before press/bureaucrats could catch him and block our view. Next day he was taken to a local ground and there he asked all non-sense bureaucrats to leave the ground, showed tricks to the crowd and handed them the balls he did his tricks with. That day I realized he lived for common man. He was one of us!!! RIP!
A legend of the game , RIP Diego
This made me realise I need to appreciate the legends while they're still here, if I watch Maradona now it's just gonna be sad
Imagine Messi or CR7 leaving us
@@pat0583 Stooooop. It's way too much. Don't ever think about it 😓😭😭😭
facebook.com/potterswheelmedia/photos/a.172622096624491/764371340782894/ rest in peace mardona
Can't imagine a top player from our day. Doing what he did at Napoli. What a player he was.
It’s a bit like what Jordan did with Chicago Bulls…
The best way to sum up the late Diego Maradona:
“Flawed Legend”.
RIP El Pibe De Oro.
He was a true sensation in every way. The GOAT
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
Man, as an argentinian, I've to congratulate you for your video. It shows why Diego still is a football icon and how it's impossible for a football fan not to love him
If Maradona were playing today he would be even more sensational than he was in the 1970s and 1980s. Video after video of his playing days shows him being subjected to the most brutal tackles imaginable, desperate physical assaults that today would not only win red cards but probably time in prison for the perpetrators. Such strength, such balance, such skill and such a will to prevail that surpassed anyone else's. Oh yes, and the sweetest left foot since Ferenc Puskás!
The gastric bypass surgery was actually in 2004, and when he recovered in 2005 Diego went on to host his very own TV show, "La noche del 10" (The night of the 10). It had some very emotional moments, like when he talked about his own death and what he'd like his loved ones to say when it happened, and also some pretty funny ones, as well as recreations of some of his best goals.
He was a true popular icon, he also had plenty of bad things like violence towards women, not formally acknowledging some of his children for a long time, among others, but he also brought plenty of joy to so many people. Those who knew him speak of his human quality, how generous and humble he was, even after having achieved everything in his career he remained like that and he would often offer help to those in need.
Diego was strongly opposed to social injustice and he denounced the corruption in FIFA way before anyone else, and yet supported some authoritarian, corrupt, and/or at least questionable political leaders. He was riddled with contradictions like these, he was as flawed as everyone else. But there was one particular area where he excelled over everyone else, and he managed to make millions of people happy by doing that.
There's a phrase attributed to a great Argentinian writer and cartoonist, Roberto Fontanarrosa: "I don't care what Diego did with his life, what matters to me is what he did to mine". And the fact is that when someone brings so much joy to so many people it's hard to remember them with anything but a smile.
It's your right to not be a Diego Maradona fan, for whatever reason, but please respect other people's grief and let us mourn him this first days after his passing. There will be plenty of time to discuss every detail of his life, each of his wrongdoings, and weigh them against his positive actions in a healthy and necessary debate we need to have about every popular idol, but now is not the time for it.
Let's just hope that Diego now gets the peace and quiet he deserves and couldn't have for the last 45 years of his life due to his status as a world star. RIP Pelusa.
Thank you for your well writing, your words seems like speak from my bottom heart.
thank you❤
Maradona's passion and fire for soccer was amazing.
I was a child watching the 1986 wotld cup. I still remeber the thrill and emotion. We are not Argentinian, but somehow he represented all of South America. And everyine else who has talents and flaws. He may have had flaws- but his talents and passion surpassed the ordinary. He extra ordinary
After his death, I am learning about his politics. He was a poor child growing up. He was right about FIFA corruption and mafia. He tried to unionize players. And his pueblo attitude and smiles connected with all of us.
He will be missed. RIP Diego
I have watched many great players from Pele, to Messi. There’s no one who is as talented as Maradona. In 1990 World Cup in Italy, semi final was between Italy and Argentina. The majority of Italian crowds supported Argentina only because of Maradona. This legend is super.
The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory.
Thank you
To me Diego is the second greatest after Pele , and greatest in my 43 year lifetime. Messi does not put his body on the line like what Maradona did. He got stuck in. Plus played against defenders who were real men not soft. He had no HD, no youtube,no internet to look at other players.
RIP Maradona. He may have had some negative issues but the amount of positiveness he’s been getting from the world is just incredible. Rest. In. Peace.
Rest in Peace to the legend himself, Diego Armando Maradona.
Best, Maradona, Romario, Gascoigne, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho the party boys of football who never needed to try to show the world how good they were, it’s scary to imagine what they all could have achieved if they had the same dedication as todays players but they wouldn’t be the same if they did and that’s why they’re loved. They are a rare breed and genuine once in a generation raw talents
R.I.P. Diego
If he only had the discipline that Messi or Ronaldo has,he would have been supernatural superhero.....the legend Maradona Rest in Peace.
But probably would have been celebrated as he is today. A flawed genius.
You know I’d say that Maradona maximized his talent.That World Cup In ‘86 and his club titles with Napoli will live in football lore forever.
His health would have been so much better.
I don't think there will ever be better on a Football pitch, much as I want to put Mess and Ronaldo up there. It's just not the same. Maybe Messi because his teammates were the ones who let him down so heavily in 2014
@@rouskeycarpel1436 Of course lol. I don't think there will ever be a better Footballer
Imagine that.... he was THAT good with no discipline.
Messi and Ronaldo had to be THAT disciplined to just stand in the Diego's shadow...
There was a spiritual aspect to his playing. There was something about him the modern bland player doesn't have. Every team he played on turned competitive.
His dad is a guarani (indigenous tribe) so maybe something to do with that
Been chilling for this video.
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
I’m In Pain And I’m A British Man Utd Fan.
Imagine How Argentinian Napoli Fans Feel 😔
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
The most talented footballer of all time❤️
The first time I saw him was when I was 6 years old when he won the 1986 world cup.
The first time I cried for him when he lost in the 1990 world cup final.
One of the most dramatic matches was when Argentina won a dramatic 2-1 tie against Peru in 2013 through an injury-time goal by Martin Palermo. Maradona was the coach.
I am very proud to see the greatest player of all time.
Maradona .. thanks for everything.
You are always in my heart.
RIP Diego Armando Maradona
Many people know him as the football goat along with Pelé and Messi but nobody knows how his passion for standing up for the poor. Maradona fought against injustice, he’s a legend on and off the pitch. The world is mourning this great persons death.
Maradona...actions speak louder than words and you did that...I have no words but childhood memories...gracias.
Maradona was inspiration for millions of people on earth and he took the Argentina's football to the top of the world. He is gone but will never be forgotten. Rest in peace great legend.
I'm Danish and Maradona was my childhood hero. He will always be the greatest in my opinion.
RIP Legend
MARADONAAAA RIP DIEGO! No words ...Extraordinary talent, colossal intelligence and speed of thought, unbelievable technique, spectacular vision, an expert in playmaking skills, unpredictable passes and assists, disconcerting and unstoppable dribbler, perfect ball control, the endless repertoire of moves, the masterful free kicker. Master, genius! 🕯 ⚽ ⚽🕇🕇⚽🕯🕯🌹⚘🌷🌷⚘🌹🕯 Rest in Peace, my Alltime HERO!
RIP Diego Armando Maradona. The worlds greatest football player and always will be. Thank you for the wonderful magical entertaining football you gave us and all my childhood memories. Brings back great feelings of nostalgia, childhood, Mexico 86 and playing ball as a kid every time I think of the great man. Best times of my life, summer of 1986 aged 11. RIP I love you Diego
Brilliant. Looking forward to this one Alfie
Shilton :"football's coming home"
Maradona:"my goals are beyond your understanding"
He was something else. I have vague memories of the 86 World Cup (The Denmark Spain match and the Argentina Belgium match stand out).
To be seen as a deity by a Country and also by your adopted home of Naples takes a certain type of player.
Undoubtedly the player of the 20th Century - If Argentina had won the '90 World Cup they would have emulated the great Brazil side of 58-70 by winning 3 WC's in 4 tournaments.
Weirdly, I was watching the Copa90 videos on Maradona yesterday afternoon. The time he spent at Argentinos Juniors was legendary, even more so as there's hardly any footage of him, so its all anecdotal.
My father’s and my HERO. Can’t die. He is in our hearts. R.I.P DIEGO.
I was 7 years old when Maradona retired so unfortunately never got to appreciate his genius live only from videos
He is at peace and god is holding his hand up there! It is sad that he will be remembered in some regard for his addictions rather then his footballing performances. RIP!
Diego and God are snorting lines and smashing bitches as we speak. R.I.P. champ
God doesnt hold the hands of sexual deviant and drug addicted crooks.l, and shame on you for suggesting otherwise.
Diego Maradona is NOT in heaven.
@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse You're a salty English gombeen.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz does that name look english to you? Its clearly irish
@@jackmcgrath4780 An Irish wouldn't be such an utter gombeen about this. Only some English people who are still mad about the Hand of God.
A true legend indeed.... RIP Diego
This to me just showcases how you can not compare this current era with any that really came before it. Football is completely different and comparing the genius of both Messi with Maradona is nonsense! For starters this era, they have defenders who can't do half of the things that they could from the 70s up until 90s. The football, the boots, the diets, the gyms, the coaching facilities, the pitches...I could go on but all of those are worlds apart now compared to Maradonas era. Messi and the like are playing in the era most suited to beautiful playing footballers, Maradona played during a time that players would go to the pub hours before the game or in his case other illegal things.
Luckily for me being in my late 30s I was just older enough to remember watching the 90 world cup and seeing his genius and others like him and also witnessing the beginning of the Prem and everything after but you just can't say Messi/CR7 are the best ever simply because they have the best of everything to have helped them along. Put any of the 10 world greats of previous decades during now and imagine what they could have achieved! Players will no longer be allowed to have the same demons, those players tend to not even make it past academy.
Exactly,players have so many physical experts,nutritionists,psychological help etc! Plus there isn’t as much hard tackling as there was before,even a basic player can make great runs and dribbles much easier.
Good one, bro. I only recently came to being a fan of “soccer” but even back then everyone knew who Maradona was. He transcends his sport in ways that only the truly legendary can. He will be missed, but at least the world had him!
SOCCER IS NOT FLUENT ENGLISH. IT IS A STUPID GRAMMATICAL DESCRIPTION OF WHAT FOOTBALL IS. FOOTBALL IS FOOTBALL BECAUSE IT IS PLAYED WITH FOOT OR FEET. THE OTHER STUPID IDIOTIC GAME PLAYED DOZENS OF IDIOTS HOLDING IN "THEIR HAND" YES IN THEIR HAND, A RIDICULOUS LAUGHABLE OBLONG SHAPED BALL, WHO RUN LIKE A BEHEADED CHICKEN ...CALL THIS GAME FOOTBALL....FOOT????? WHAT FOOT? THEY KEEP HOLDING THIS RIDICULOUS BALL IN THEIR HANDS OR THEIR ARMS....AND YOU CALL IT "FOOTBALL? ARE YOU BLIND? THIS IS AN INSULT TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. FOOTBALL IS FOOTBALL. AND YOUR STUPID MORONIC GAME WITH OBLONG BALL IS CALLED HANDBALL. PERIOD.
I didn’t even have to watch to like the video. Diego was that influential to me.
I would also check on how this is effecting Napoli, Italy. From what I have seen, they viewed him as sort of a saint. (Corrections welcomed.)
Police is doing a special operation 'cause they are fearing mass suicides, literally
@@elzurdorodriguez6650 oh my, really? Hope everything is fine in Napoli
@@thejamesonthestreet The city is Naples actually,not Napoli.Napoli is just the name.
@@ashishmehta8342 in Italy I think it is Napoli
@@moop.3549 Ok.The Italian name may be different of course.
RIP legend.
Was watching videos of Maradona. The vicious tackles to try and stop Maradona yet he dribbled away or got up immediately and continue dribbling. No way Ronaldo or Messi would have done that. They scored more but if Maradona played with world class players in the same team. He would have won everything.
RIP Maradona!!Legend of football..
He was my dads favorite player and he said what he’s seen no player was better than prime maradona
dad says the exact same thing
Mine too
They’re right you know
@@legendsinfifa I would marvel at players like cristiano Messi iniesta etc and my dad would just say “you should’ve seen maradona “
I agree with your Dad. I think all soccer fans, who watched the 1986 WC will say the same thing. Just unbelievable, who Diego destroyed all the other teams on his own. Since that tournament I am a hard-core Maradona fan. Simply the best.
facebook.com/potterswheelmedia/photos/a.172622096624491/764371340782894/ rest in peace mardona
So sad. Didnt see him play, but in his final days he seemed so happy, like he finally understood life is to be happy, not to fight. A messy person. Evel took part of such a gentile soul. Sad.
Nice coverage of Maradona's football life. The kind of guy I disliked on the surface but couldn't turn away and greatly admired when he was on the pitch. Like you said, a genius and conflicted man who wasn't perfect (who is?) but made a huge impact whatever he touched.
In this and other worlds,I am extremely so shocked and sad to hear my only idol and the legendary Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona sir's death and have cried extremely so loudly after hearing this sad news!!!I am just only still crying after hearing this him deceased as I just cannot control my tears to lose such an iconic legend who,equally as the other legends Pele sir,Franz Beckembauer sir and Michel Platini sir had his glitteringly hardworking and successful career as a player and human being who was a genius in playing his stunningly magical football and scoring all his magnificent goals regardless of his "Hand Of The God" goal against England in the FIFA World Cup 1986 semi final!!!Rest In Peace the legendary Diego Armando Maradona sir,all of us including me will daily forever miss you in our respective lives and every generations that we would be born!!!:'( #RIPDIEGOARMANDOMARADONA
Depek The Great he is now holding the hand of god
For me it is Maradona's energy and passion to succeed in life that stood out. People with these qualities, to the degree that he had them, are few and far between. I admired him for this.
Rest in peace Diego
Wow, as an Argentinian I really enjoy how deep you went into Diego's career and my family cant sleep lol there are just people screaming and celebrating his historic legacy. thank you
i suddenly remember a story about some argentinian worship him, make a maradona church, and his birthday is their christmas...
RIP el pibe de oro...
I didn't imagine I'd feel so much this man's death. I'd like one day to visit his childhood house before becoming such an outstanding player.
No one except maybe Messi was ever as good on the ball as Diego. And no one has ever been more influential to a team. No one could carry a team like him. He did it both at Argentina and at Napoli. What a fucking legend
Some people do not have a heart.This video was created to honour the great Maradona.Yet some of you are disliking it.Show some respect towards Diego.R.I.P DIEGO
I think some people really don't have heart to mentioned Messi and C Ronaldo more than once in a Maradona tribute.
Rip legend
Rest in peace Comrade Maradona. Hasta la Vista Cde
You did our country so wrong but did so much for the sport and the world , one of the greatest of all time
You will be forever missed
Rest in peace Diego
My beloved Footballer. Eternal legend. Rest in Peace, Diego.
The best there is, the best there was, and The best there ever will be.
His life is inspiring! He has gone but his legend is always alive.
The most talented footballer of all time and a definition of "Suffering from success".
It's always dangerous giving teenagers as much attention as he got without knowledge of dealing with the stress that comes with it but considering Argentinians needed someone to give them a feeling of proper leadership, a young prospect showing what Argentina could be with the passion and efficiency, how could you blame them.
A legend of the game and as there are more important things in life than football - a legend of a nation.
I think it should also be mentioned that napoli werent just a bottom half side, but were only 2 points away from relegation in the 2 years prior to maradona’s arrival. He won them a serie a title in only 3 years, and another 3 years after that when serie a was at its peak. After he left napoli turned back into a midtable/bottom half side and were relegated after 7 years. Nobody will repeat what maradona did, nobody.
Regardless of who you support or where you are from, Maradona was a true legend of the beautiful game and its a huge loss to the world of football. Rest in power Diego Maradona!💙
Sad. He will always be loved.
You will surely be missed r.i.p legend so sad
Maradona was way more than a football player he was a fighter and he fought for the people ......always
RIP Diego
Fantastic footballer
R.I.P The greatest football player all the time. Diego Maradona
This void will never be filled. R.I.P El Diego..Thank you for making me fall in love with the game.
I was to young to watch El Diego but i enjoyed watching him as Arg Manager. His manager style and celebrations was like Conte's
we truly will never see someone like him again. RIP and amazing video.
Not the greatest IMO, but unquestionably the most popular football player ever. Literally considered a god by many. Argentina personified.
Im from Argentina and when the news came out it was a massive shock
RIP DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA🙏
The most talented footballer ever. Rip Diego maradona 🕊️🙏🙏. (Also can I pls do a greatest finishers ever video pls. Been wanting to ask but keep forgetting)
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
1986 maradona is the greatest of all time no one has hit that level
My husbands favourite watched all his games he was also born 1960
The only player i grew up believing to be purely perfect and untouchable. Everytime someone asked me, who is the Greatest? My answer would always be Maradona. I will dearly miss him as a unique idol and phenomenon. Rest in Peace El Gran Pibe de Oro.
Maradona had his flaws but that’s what makes him human and that inspires me
Great video...
RIP legend❤️❤️
The way you put this video I think no one can top that thank you
Rest In Peace LEGEND.
I will always remember your reaction against Nigeria!
All time Legend. RIP
You are the Greatest, and always WILL BE. RIP, Diego Maradona :( . . .
Great revealation of Legend Maradona.
I am very much saddened.when i was three years old i saw maranoda in television in 1986 World cup even i could not remember(regaganize)those days i sat on my brother shoulder and i watch him.from 1986 to till date i am Argentina fan only because of Maradona until my death.😭😭😭😭 i love you maradona from india.
You have to look at stats with context to understand why he is the greatest Argentine footballer and only second to Pele all time.
Lionel Messi cannot be compared to Diego Maradona, claims Maradona's son
www.news2sport.com/2020/11/lionel-messi-cannot-be-compared-to.html
Maradona was that good with all those discrepancies imagine if he had the work ethic or CR7 or even Messi