“s final campaign rally in Caracas, signing footballs and kicking them to the crowd, and presented Maduro with an Argentina jersey. Having visited Chávez”
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Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century award, alongside Pelé.
sports · Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020) · association football player · association football coach · actor · also Diego Maradona, Maradona
Born 30 October 1960 · Died 25 November 2020 · Q17515
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“a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”
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“That day I felt I had held the sky in my hands.”
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foxsports.com.mx: Perito revela que doctores de Diego Maradona ignoraron alertas de falla cardíaca
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El Observador: La falla cardíaca de Diego Maradona en Uruguay fue abordada con especial énfasis por un cardiólogo perito en el caso por la muerte del ídolo argentino
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Goal: Giordano, for Maradona “the strongest Italian I ever played with”: “Guns at Lazio? Only Pulici and I without them”
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Mshale: Incredible Argentina Action And Goal By Diego Maradona Vs Greece (World Cup 1994) Maladie (8H7ipDAEnv)
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Mshale: 1994 ESPN Sports Center: Andrés Escobar Murdered, Maradona Retires And World Cup Highlights Oklo Stock (0GaC5UZF2B)
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TyC Sports: Un cardiólogo declaró que los acusados por la muerte de Diego Maradona ignoraron "signos de alarma"
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CNA: Argentine 'Maradona beef' is now in Singapore, from the family of the football legend
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Public attention spiked: 118,490 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.2× the usual 16,453, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: ther origin is super clear
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Public attention spiked: 137,868 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.4× the usual 16,453, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 95,287 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.8× the usual 16,453, with 2 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 90,144 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.5× the usual 16,453, with 5 article edits. Editors noted: 1990 World Cup
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Public attention spiked: 50,037 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3× the usual 16,453, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Tributes dashes
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Public attention spiked: 83,983 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.1× the usual 16,453, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Barcelona removed redundancy
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During the trial of Maradona's medical team for medical negligence, Maradona's psychologist Carlos Diaz stated that he had been diagnosed with both bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality disorder during his lifeti
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Maradona told Harry Kane to leave Spurs and give captaincy to Son Heung-min” False.
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The jersey Maradona wore during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final—the match in which he scored the "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century" goals—was sold at auction for £7
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Won: IFFHS South America Men's Team of All Time with Napoli all-time Top Scorer (1991–2017) (2021).
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Won: IFFHS All-time Men's Dream Team with Napoli all-time Top Scorer (1991–2017) (2021).
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows the funeral of Diego Maradona, who died in November 2020, in Argentina” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “A video depicts Diego Maradonas funeral where thousands of his fans participated.” fake.
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Snopes rated the claim “U.S. President Donald Trump mistakenly mourned the loss of singer Madonna on Twitter following the death of soccer star Diego Maradona.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Photo shows Pele at Diego Maradona's grave” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Photo shows Pele kneeling in front of Diego Maradona's grave.” False.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “President Trump confused Madonna and Maradona in a tweet” Fake Tweet.
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The Quint rated the claim “Video shows Diego Maradona's funeral ceremony” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “US President Donald Trump sentcondolences for the death of Maradona but actually hinted at Madonna and her music.” fake.
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India Today rated the claim “Outgoing US President Donald J Trump paid tribute to singer Madonna instead of Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona.” False.
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Died 2020-11-25.
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Won: Ballon d'Or Dream Team with Napoli all-time Top Scorer (1991–2017) (2020).
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “A video of an obese Diego Maradona juggling a tennis ball.” False.
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Alt News rated the claim “Footballer Diego Maradona kicking tennis ball during lockdown” False.
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“No soy mucho mejor que él [refiriéndose a Pelé]. Lo importante es que hubo una votación de la gente y lo dejé segundo. Eso no me lo va a quitar nadie.”
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“El fútbol es el deporte más sano y más lindo del mundo, eso no le quepa duda a nadie. Porque se equivoque uno no tiene que pagar el fútbol. Yo me equivoqué y pagué, pero la pelota no se mancha.”
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“No tengo miedo de que se me caiga la corona. Si hiciera la vida que llevaba antes, sería peor. Tenemos una mini crisis y nosotros la enfrentamos. Al estar acá, demuestro que soy de la casa.”
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“Vos sos un judío de mierda.”
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“Maestro, ¿pero Ud. que está, muerto? ¡No está muerto!.”
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A documentary film titled Diego Maradona was released by Academy Award and BAFTA Award winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia, director of Amy (on singer Amy Winehouse) and Senna (on motor racing driver Ayrton Senna)
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Won award: Greatest Football Players in World Cup History (2018).
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During the 2018 World Cup match between Argentina and Nigeria, Maradona was seen behaving erratically.
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20176 items
Won award: Greatest Football Players of All-Time (2017).
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Maradona featured as a legendary player in the football video games FIFA 18 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
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To become the head coach of Fujairah, in the UAE second division, before leaving at the end of the season upon failure to secure promotion at the club
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Maradona was critical of President Donald Trump and called him "a cartoon character"
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Bought her a house in Bella Vista, and in 2018 they separated
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FourFourTwo ranked him in first place in their list of "100 greatest players", while in 2018 he was ranked in first place by the same magazine in their list of the "Greatest Football Players in World Cup History"; in Mar
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Won award: AFA Team of All Time (2015).
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Won award: Italian Football Hall of Fame (2014).
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Maradona denied allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend, Rocío Oliva
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In 2014, Maradona denied allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend, Rocío Oliva.
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Won award: World Soccer magazine's Greatest XI of All Time (2013).
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Won award: Best Athlete in History (2012).
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Won award: Player of the 20th Century, by Globe Soccer Awards (2012).
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Maradona's mother died on 19 November 2011 at age 81, and his father died on 25 June 2015 at age 87.
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Won award: Greatest Footballers in World Cup History (2010).
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Appeared in a commercial for French fashion house Louis Vuitton, indulging in a game of table football with fellow World Cup winners Pelé and Zinedine Zidane
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Maradona immediately proposed his candidacy for the vacant role
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Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica made Maradona, a documentary about Maradona's life
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When Maradona resumed public appearances shortly thereafter, he displayed a notably thinner figure.On 29 March 2007, Maradona was treated for hepatitis and effects of alcohol abuse at a hospital in Buenos Aires.
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20056 items
Won award: Argentine Senate "Domingo Faustino Sarmiento" recognition for lifetime achievement (2005).
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Came to Venezuela to meet Chávez, who received him in the presidential Miraflores Palace
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Paolo Maldini described Maradona both as the greatest player he ever faced, and also as the most honest, stating: "He was a model of good behaviour on the pitch – he was respectful of everyone, from the great players dow
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Maradona admitted that he had hit the ball with his hand on purpose, that his head did not touch the ball, and that he immediately knew the goal was illegitimate
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They travelled together to Naples for a series of homages in June 2005 and were seen together at the 2006 World Cup.
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He was obese from the end of his playing career until undergoing gastric bypass surgery in a clinic in Cartagena, Colombia, on 6 March 2005.
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Won award: FIFA 100 Greatest Living Players (2004).
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Maradona participated in a protest against the U
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From the mid-1980s until 2004, Maradona was addicted to cocaine.
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Maradona and Villafañe divorced in 2004.
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Won award: Golden Foot (2003).
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Maradona was employed by the Libyan footballer Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the third son of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, as a "technical consultant", while Al-Saadi was playing for the Italian club, Perugia, which was playing in Serie
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Diego Sinagra met Maradona for the first time in May 2003 after tricking his way onto a golf course in Italy where Maradona was playing.
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Dream Team (2002).
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) asked FIFA for authorization to retire the jersey number 10 for Maradona
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20008 items
Won award: FIFA Player of the Century (2000).
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Awarded FIFA Player of the Century (2000).
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Won award: Number 10 retired by Napoli football team as a recognition to his contribution to the club (2000).
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The number 10 jersey of Napoli was officially retired, but in 2011, Maradona stated that he wanted Ezequiel Lavezzi to use it
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Won FIFA Player of the Century award which was to be decided by votes on their official website, their official magazine and a grand jury
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Captained Bayern Munich in a friendly against the German national team in the farewell game of Lothar Matthäus
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Published his autobiography Yo Soy El Diego ("I am The Diego"), which became a bestseller in Argentina
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And also placed fifth in "IFFHS' Century Elections"
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19994 items
Won award: Argentine Sports Writers' Sportsman of the Century (1999).
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Won award: World Soccer magazine's Greatest Players of the 20th century (1999).
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Won award: Marca Leyenda (1999).
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Maradona was placed second behind Pelé by World Soccer in the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Players of the 20th Century"
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Won award: World Team of the 20th Century (1998).
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Played in a friendly match alongside his brother Raul for Toronto Italia against the Canadian National Soccer League All-Stars
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Won award: Ballon d'Or for services to football (France Football) (1995).
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Won award: El País Ideal Team of the America's (1995).
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Joined Boca Juniors in 1995.
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Played for Boca Juniors (1995–1997) — 30 appearances, 7 goals.
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Time Team (1994).
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And Racing Club in 1995, with little success
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Won award: El País Ideal Team of the America's (1993).
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Won: Artemio Franchi Cup with Argentina (1993).
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Played for Newell's Old Boys (1993–1994) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Newell's Old Boys and in 1995 returned to Boca Juniors for a two-year stint
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Joined Newells Old Boys in 1993.
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19923 items
Won award: El Mundo South American Footballer of the Year (1992).
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Joined Sevilla in 1992.
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Played for Sevilla FC (1992–1993) — 26 appearances, 5 goals.
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Maradona was banned from football in both 1991 and 1994 for abusing drugs.
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19908 items
Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Napoli (1990).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Napoli (1990).
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Awarded diamond Konex award (1990).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball (1990).
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Won: Serie A with Napoli (1989–90).
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Won award: El Mundo South American Footballer of the Year (1990).
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The Konex Foundation from Argentina granted him the Diamond Konex Award, one of the most prestigious culture awards in Argentina, as the most important personality in sports in the last decade in his country
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Visited Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square
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19894 items
Won: UEFA Cup with Napoli (1988–89).
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Won award: El Mundo South American Footballer of the Year (1989).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1989).
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Maradona married his long-time fiancée Claudia Villafañe on 7 November 1989 in Buenos Aires.
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19885 items
Won award: Onze de Onze (1988).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (Serie A top scorer) (1987–88).
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Won award: Serie A Team of The Year (1988).
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Won award: Coppa Italia top scorer (1987–88).
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Won award: La Gazzetta dello Sport Footballer of the Year (1988).
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198711 items
Won award: Onze d'Or (1987).
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Won award: Serie A Team of The Year (1987).
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Won: Serie A with Napoli (1986–87).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1987).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year (1987).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Napoli (1986–87).
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Won award: La Gazzetta dello Sport Footballer of the Year (1987).
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Won award: Eric Batty's World XI (1987).
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Clashed on the issue of wealth disparity, with Maradona stating, "I argued with him because I was in the Vatican and I saw all these golden ceilings and afterwards I heard the Pope say the Church was worried about t
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They had two daughters, Dalma Nerea (born in 1987) and Gianinna Dinorah (born in 1989).
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“My congratulations go to Marek Hamsik for having reached 115 goals for Napoli. I hope he will continue to score many more for the joy of the fans!!!”
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Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Napoli (1986).
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Won the FIFA Golden Ball with Argentina (1986).
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Won award: United Press International Athlete of the Year (1986).
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Won award: Onze d'Or (1986).
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Awarded L'Équipe Champion of Champions (1986).
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Won award: La Gazzetta dello Sport Athlete of the Year (1986).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Most Assists (1986).
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Won award: Corriere dello Sport Athlete of the Year (1986).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (1986).
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Won award: Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1986).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe (1986).
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Won award: Serie A Team of The Year (1986).
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Won award: L'Équipe Champion of Champions (1986).
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Won award: Olimpia de Oro (1986).
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Won award: Argentine Football Writers' Footballer of the Year (1986).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Argentina (1986).
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Won World Cup Golden Ball (1986).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1986).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year (1986).
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Won award: El Mundo South American Footballer of the Year (1986).
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Won award: Agence France-Presse Athlete of the Year (1986).
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During the divorce proceedings, Maradona admitted that he was the father of Diego Sinagra, who was born in Naples in 1986.
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19854 items
Won award: Onze de Onze (1985).
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Won award: Guerin d'Oro (Serie A Footballer of the Year) (1985).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World All-star Team (1985).
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Won award: Serie A Team of The Year (1985).
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Won award: Eric Batty's World XI (1984).
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Joined Napoli in 1984.
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A poll from IMG named Maradona the best known person in the world
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Earned $7m a year at Napoli, and sponsorships included $5m from Hitachi
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Played for SSC Napoli (1984–1991) — 188 appearances, 81 goals.
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World All-star Team (1983).
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Won: Copa de la Liga with Barcelona (1983).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (1982–83).
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He allegedly began using the drug in Barcelona in 1983.
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World All-star Team (1982).
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When he transferred to Barcelona for £5 million, and in 1984 when he moved to Napoli for £6
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Joined Barcelona in 1982.
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Featured in a World Cup commercial for Coca-Cola, and a Japanese commercial for Puma
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Played for FC Barcelona (1982–1984) — 36 appearances, 22 goals.
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19816 items
Won the Argentinian Primera Division with Boca Juniors (1981).
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Won: Argentine Primera División with Boca Juniors (1981).
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Won award: El Gráfico Footballer of the Americas (1981).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World All-star Team (1981).
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Won award: Argentine Football Writers' Footballer of the Year (1981).
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Played for Boca Juniors (1981–1982) — 40 appearances, 28 goals.
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Won award: Argentine Primera División top scorers (1980).
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Won award: El Gráfico Footballer of the Americas (1980).
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Won award: Argentine Football Writers' Footballer of the Year (1980).
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Won award: El Mundo South American Footballer of the Year (1980).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World All-star Team (1980).
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Scored 43 goals in 45 appearances and was the top scorer again for the last four consecutive tournaments
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197913 items
Won the FIFA U20 World Cup with Argentina U20 (1979).
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Won: FIFA World Youth Championship with Argentina U20 (1979).
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Won award: El Mundo South American Footballer of the Year (1979).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo World Player of the Year (1979).
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Won award: Olimpia de Oro (1979).
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Won award: FIFA World Youth Championship Silver Shoe (1979).
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Won award: FIFA World Youth Championship Golden Ball (1979).
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Won award: Argentine Primera División top scorers (1979).
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Won award: Argentine Football Writers' Footballer of the Year (1979).
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And 1986, which Messi emulated in 2005 and 2014 (and again in 2022)
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Maradona scored 26 goals in 26 games, and finished top scorer in both Metropolitan and Nacional tournaments
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To mark the first anniversary of their first World Cup win, and scored for The Americas against the World in a UNICEF fundraiser a short time after the 1986 triumph
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter stated, "Everyone has an opinion on Diego Armando Maradona, and that's been the case since his playing days
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19781 item
Won award: Argentine Primera División top scorers (1978).
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19772 items
Played for Argentina national under-20 football team (1977–1979) — 24 appearances, 13 goals.
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Played for Argentina men's national football team (1977–1994) — 91 appearances, 34 goals.
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19761 item
Played for Argentinos Juniors (1976–1981) — 166 appearances, 116 goals.
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19601 item
Born 1960-10-30.
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19005 items
Career landmark: Participated in 1986 FIFA World Cup (tournament / event).
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Career landmark: Participated in 1994 FIFA World Cup (tournament / event).
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Career landmark: Participated in 1982 FIFA World Cup (tournament / event).
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Career landmark: Participated in 1990 FIFA World Cup (tournament / event).
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Career landmark: Participated in 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship (tournament / event).
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