Who was that poster who said he did cocaine in his office?
I bet he could show him a thing or two!
Diego Maradona has died | 1960 – 2020
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I bet he could show him a thing or two!
Has Steve Hodge still got his shirt ?
Such an odd take on it - ain't it?
Most artists (music, literature, film) I like were the opposite of paragons of virtue. And many of them are/were - in fact - terrible people in one sense or another.
If you can't separate the human being from the artist, you're doing it wrong - in my opinion.
In Maradona's case there's also something else to consider: A lot of people in my generation do not mourn the passing of an individual human being (who was flawed in all sorts of ways) - but the passing of a (yes, romanticized - of course! That comes with the territory) figure who represented something far beyond his own person.
Precisely what he represented will be different from one man or woman to the next - but whatever it was (childhood hero worship, the football world of a bygone era, or something else), it's powerful: it means something. Which sums up...football (for a fan): a perfectly irrational devotion to something that is, essentially, a fantasy. A wonderful fantasy, I would add.
Not sure. But I did ecstasy in 6th form, in class.
I'll make sure to write something horrible when you die.Not sure. But I did ecstasy in 6th form, in class.
By that logic you shouldn't get upset every time United lose a match (assuming you're a United fan). Because, why should you get so upset over a bunch of random men kicking a ball when they most likely dont even know you exist? Am I doing it right?
Exactly - I mean they'd probably walk right past you in the street.
That's livingAbsolutely disgusting
and where was VAR in 66?That's the one
what a legendThat's the one
Thanks. At least something will be written.
As long as he's not hurting anyone then fair play to the guy.
Reads quite like the wolf of wall street
2020 strikes again
RIP, one of the only ever humans comparbale to those 2.
RIP, one of the only ever humans comparbale to those 2.
Very well put. What I would like to add is that without that romantic fantasy, as you call it. Life would be dreadful.
Quick question for those old enough. What were England’s chances like of winning that WC had they progressed? Being so bitter even after the mans’ death isn’t a good look.
Indeed. Unbearable even, some would say. What's the bloody point - if not for a bit of romance?
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Realistically? Slim to nil, I would say.
They weren't even favourites to win that match.
There's a good write-up about what went on in the game here if anyone's interested and it's not pay-walled
https://theathletic.com/1935032/2020/11/25/reconsidered-michael-cox-diego-maradona-1986-world-cup
I think they'd have had a good shot at Belgium (no mugs mind) but I'd never have fancied them to beat Germany.
Forster, Briegel, Brehme, Berthold in defence. Good unit.
Matthaus, Rummenigge, Voller
I'd have said the Germans would have beaten that England team 8 times out of 10 imo. Probably on penalties a few times
Thanks.I think they'd have had a good shot at Belgium (no mugs mind) but I'd never have fancied them to beat Germany.
Forster, Briegel, Brehme, Berthold in defence. Good unit.
Matthaus, Rummenigge, Voller
I'd have said the Germans would have beaten that England team 8 times out of 10 imo. Probably on penalties a few times
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The first football match I ever watched in my life, as a 6 year old on a fuzzy colour tv was a game played on a disastrous muddy field between a team in yellow and another team in sky blue.
It was in the Arabian Gulf where my father was posted for work for a period of time, I had no idea what football was, and it was an entirely forgettable serie A game played between a mediocre Lecce side (playing in yellow) who had just been promoted from serie B and would be relegated again that same year, and that Napoli side with their Scudetto-winning years yet to arrive - it was the 1985-86 season, this match being in feb 86.
I assume the only reason why some TV producer thought anyone would be interested in watching that game was because of napoli‘s number 10, in his second season with them and still a year away from winning them their first ever scudetto, but already by some distance the best player in the world and reaching a peak in 86/87 which in my opinion no player before or since has surpassed.
I remember the game vividly, mainly because he was so eye-catching amidst all the drabness around him, but also because it turned me onto a lifetime of interest in football. It’s why I cried a few tears when I heard of his passing. The word genius is overused, but he was a bonafide genius, despite all his flaws.
RIP, el mejor.
It was in the Arabian Gulf where my father was posted for work for a period of time, I had no idea what football was, and it was an entirely forgettable serie A game played between a mediocre Lecce side (playing in yellow) who had just been promoted from serie B and would be relegated again that same year, and that Napoli side with their Scudetto-winning years yet to arrive - it was the 1985-86 season, this match being in feb 86.
I assume the only reason why some TV producer thought anyone would be interested in watching that game was because of napoli‘s number 10, in his second season with them and still a year away from winning them their first ever scudetto, but already by some distance the best player in the world and reaching a peak in 86/87 which in my opinion no player before or since has surpassed.
I remember the game vividly, mainly because he was so eye-catching amidst all the drabness around him, but also because it turned me onto a lifetime of interest in football. It’s why I cried a few tears when I heard of his passing. The word genius is overused, but he was a bonafide genius, despite all his flaws.
RIP, el mejor.
Surprisingly good singer.
On his own birthday on his party.
Song is about him, for good measure he leaves out singing his own name. (Edit: At least at the beginning)
From the great Kosturica documentary.
On his own birthday on his party.
Song is about him, for good measure he leaves out singing his own name. (Edit: At least at the beginning)
From the great Kosturica documentary.
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Maradona said it best, the handball is what it is just like the phantom goal that won England a world cup.
Ok. Give it a rest.
This place is very strange sometimes.
I see this thread has finally gone the expected way.
My 2p, best player in my lifetime and feel privileged to have watched him live.
That WC remains the best I've seen by some distance. Packed with superb sides sporting some of their countries' best ever players (or thereabouts). Pick any one side and there will be one of their all-time superstars in it. It was mouthwatering stuff, clash of titans... but at the end there was one left comfortably standing head and shoulders over them all. El Diego.
Lived life to the full? I think he threw it all away really. Saw him at parties mid to late 90s a few times, didn't look to me like a happy guy enjoying himself but a downright miserable and tortured soul. Outside a pitch he was lost really.
Shame. We all got far more from him than he ever truly got back and I mourn but also pity him for that.
My 2p, best player in my lifetime and feel privileged to have watched him live.
That WC remains the best I've seen by some distance. Packed with superb sides sporting some of their countries' best ever players (or thereabouts). Pick any one side and there will be one of their all-time superstars in it. It was mouthwatering stuff, clash of titans... but at the end there was one left comfortably standing head and shoulders over them all. El Diego.
Lived life to the full? I think he threw it all away really. Saw him at parties mid to late 90s a few times, didn't look to me like a happy guy enjoying himself but a downright miserable and tortured soul. Outside a pitch he was lost really.
Shame. We all got far more from him than he ever truly got back and I mourn but also pity him for that.
How do you feel about George Best? Asking out of real interest, so could you please elaborate?
Guy from the funeral home / morgue fired and faced photos having taken photo with Maradonas body.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55093770
Eng v Arg replay on BBC
On Friday, we are giving you the chance to watch the match in full on the BBC Sport website, app and iPlayer in honour of the Argentina great, who died on Wednesday aged 60.
There will also be an accompanying live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app for you to share your thoughts on the classic game and join the wider conversation.
The match will 'kick off' at 17:00 GMT.
The full replay will only be available in the UK, with the live text commentary available worldwide.
Eng v Arg replay on BBC
On Friday, we are giving you the chance to watch the match in full on the BBC Sport website, app and iPlayer in honour of the Argentina great, who died on Wednesday aged 60.
There will also be an accompanying live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app for you to share your thoughts on the classic game and join the wider conversation.
The match will 'kick off' at 17:00 GMT.
The full replay will only be available in the UK, with the live text commentary available worldwide.
You're the kind of person who's throw a tantrum at a funeral just because you don't like the people who died. Cheap & Classless.
There happy now? Now create your own 'I Hate Diego' thread for your rants.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55093770
Eng v Arg replay on BBC
The full replay will only be available in the UK, with the live text commentary available worldwide.
Peter Shilton is the worst, isn't he? Bitter old bastard.
Just about to watch the documentary film that's showing on channel 4.
Edit: Jesus, that tackle on him in the first couple of minutes...
Edit: Jesus, that tackle on him in the first couple of minutes...