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RIP to one of the World’s soccer greats. I recall watching his games on TV during my school days and I had great admiration for him.
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And the same sentiment is being expressed in Naples today too. You cannot ever understand how one person (or a team) can lift a nation, a city, unless you’ve lived it. Jack Charlton, as a manager, did it for my country. He lifted an entire country, through his team and his personality. Just as Diego did on the pitch for Argentina and for Naples. Legend. |
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I know about him solely for wearing a Rolex on each wrist, so at least the man had good taste.
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Diego Maradona passed away at 60.
So sad. Imo if he didn’t have the off the field
Issues he would’ve been THE ambassador for the sport as oppose to Pele. I believe he’s the best to ever play. He was Messi before Messi was Messi. Short stature and joy stick like ball skills. |
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I am English and saw the "handball goal" I look at it as just one of those things. If Lineker had done the same thing at the other end of the pitch, I am sure there wouldn't be the same amount of indignation from my fellow countrymen, nor me to be honest. His second goal should be the thing that is remembered from that game, it was just magnificent, one of, if not the best goals I have ever seen, worthy of not only winning the game but the tournament.
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60, and a former world class athlete dies from a heart problem. The article said he was addicted to cocaine, the damage that must have done to his heart. Very sad
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He's a big hero for his country Argentina!
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A sad day for the sporting world. May he rest in peace.
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Asking this as one of the world's least knowledgeable people regarding soccer, so bear with me. Got interested reading through this thread, so I watched the video of the infamous goal and my question is this: Why the outrage at Maradona? He couldn't have reached the ball otherwise so he used his hand. Now, I get that it's against the rules and that the goal should have been disallowed. But the player was just doing what he could, wasn't he? Shouldn't the outrage be directed at the officials who missed the call? In basketball, if a guy scores a basket when he travels, he's not called a 'cheater'. If a reciever is awarded a touchdown when he only got one foot in bounds, he's not called a 'cheater'. Why would Maradona be considered a 'cheater' in this instance? One of the reasons games have officials is to make determinations on whether points are legal or not. Seems to me you can't blame the player for trying.
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I believe there is a world of difference between football and what we are used to in USA sports. Our officials (like our advertisers) have a much greater presence in the USA vs soccer. That is to say, in soccer it is a massive field with relatively few officials to keep things 100%. Correct me if I am wrong, I don’t believe soccer makes use of replays/review (certainly not when Diego was playing). Culturally very different than we are used to hear. Very enjoyable thread to hear from those with greater knowledge and appreciation. Clearly a brilliant player and loss to the world of sports. RIP
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Think we just have different definitions for the word 'cheater'. to you.
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I honestly look at the handball goal as like a "cheeky chappy" sort of thing, he got away with it and good luck to him, if it had been at the other end and one of our players had got away with it, so be it. When one of the greatest footballers of all time does it, there seems to be more outrage, I don't think England has ever been in the position of having one of the greatest players. (I know there will be a whole host of players mentioned now, but none will come close to Pele, Maradona, Messi Ronaldo or Cruyff) I think the best we can manage is one of the best Goalkeepers in Banks, but thats about it.
Truthfully? When I think of Maradona, I think about the brilliant runs and goals he has done, the one handball doesn't sully the memory of a soccer genius.
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For a Dorklehead American, can someone explain what he did in the “Hand of God” goal?
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Then claimed it wasn't him after all - God was guiding his hand Then he scored another goal which looks brilliant but isn't that good when you realise who the players were who he was gliding past (a knackered Peter Reid etc). It's one of the great media myths that goal. What Maradona did at Napoli is far greater than that goal and he scored many better individual goals against better opposition, as have many other players. Still a top 5 GOAT player though. |
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Oh, thanks, I understand now. So he made it look like he was using his head to direct the ball in to the net when in actuality it was his hand above (or at the side) of his head.
The goal should have been disallowed. It is a shame the refs missed it, (do they have instant replay in soccer?). I can see why you Brits are upset about it and won’t try to change your mind. From an outsider’s view, I would be more upset with the refs, but that’s just MHO. As for him being a tremendous talent, no doubt. As for him being a cheater..? Yeah probably, but hitting a ball with your hand I don’t believe is anywhere near the level of cheating other athletes have done. The Houston Astro’s for example. Stole the pitching signs ( the sign the catcher gave to the pitcher to tell him what kind of pitch to throw) then used an electronic device underneath the batters shirt to signal him what kind of pitch was coming. They won the World Series with that help. Now THAT is cheating! |
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