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UEFA EURO 2020

Diego Maradona

I am surprised there isn't a thread about this character, so I will start one. What does everyone think about him?

Honest opinions please and remember it is not done to be uncharitable to the dead, however tempting it may be, so here's mine:

A great player but a cheat. Bobby Robson - who was more of a gentleman than he could ever be - said that his second goal in 1986 was worth two goals, but then he did also say "It wasn't the hand of God. It was the hand of a rascal. God had nothing to do with it... That day, Maradona was diminished in my eyes forever."

I think I agree with that

Alan Sutton
  • 26 Nov 2020 8:37 PM
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  • Barry Pounder
    Barry Pounder
    • 6 Dec 2020 7:01 AM

    In reply to Martin Parkes:

    Still don’t know how it’s the best goal of all time, he waltzed through without being challenged.

    Still think it’s an own goal
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  • Richard Charlesworth
    Richard Charlesworth
    • 9 Dec 2020 4:07 PM

    In reply to Barry Pounder:

    There's some footage on Youtube from a different angle which shows it was his shot and not an own goal by Butcher. Also shows how Shilton was sold a dummy as Maradona shaped to use his left for far corner. I'm sick of seeing both "goals" from that game so won't be watching again.
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  • Anthony Mason
    Anthony Mason
    • 15 Dec 2020 7:29 PM

    In reply to Andy Catanach:

    Hi Andy, I was at the game. I was just a teenager and it was my first tournament. We didn't know about the handball until later that night when we were sitting outside a bar or a cafe and the evening paper had it all in photos. It was a bit like a military demonstration getting into the ground with soldiers with guns posted every couple of yards. I remember shouting for Barnes to get on the pitch when we were 2 down and he made a difference with 2 great crosses. I also remember walking away from the ground after with a StG flag over my shoulder with my brother and 2 mates and every Mexican cheering for Argentina and Maradona.
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  • Lance Kent
    Lance Kent
    • 22 Dec 2020 6:03 PM

    In reply to Barry Pounder:

    Best goal of all time? no chance.
    For the drama, commentary, attempted save and technical application two words;
    "Ronnie Radford".
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