(CNN)Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, a source close to his family confirmed to CNN.
Regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, Maradona became a household name after inspiring his country to World Cup glory in 1986.
He took center stage at the tournament with a memorable performance against England where he scored his iconic "Hand of God" goal.
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The world lost one of the greatest soccer players that ever lived Diego Maradona. It was one of the thrills of my life when I got to meet him. Rest In Peace my friend and my prayers go out to his family. 🙏🏾
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:11 pm Post subject:
danzag wrote:
This sucks.
One of the greatest of all time. He played like he lived: with intensity
RIP EL PIBE DE ORO
Is intensity code for crack cocaine? I would describe it as stupidity than intensity. But I can understand how you can't escape that life, especially with Mafia in your circle.
Man (bleep) 2020. Maradona is an icon and a hero to his country. A legend in football and an ambassador to the game. RIP Diego Armando Maradona. My sincere condolences to his family, to Argentinians and his legions of supporters all over the world.
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:29 pm Post subject:
Sadly, this outcome was not unexpected with his drug problems, but it's a jarring loss nonetheless. One of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, in the most popular sport in the world. RIP.
People in the United States don't understand how huge he was in the mid to late 1980s around the world. And that's before social media, before we followed every single thing our sports heroes do. We all grew up idolizing him in the Balkans. Since all the kids played soccer, they all wanted to be Maradona. Even back then, when someone was great at soccer in the neighborhood, we'd say something like "Look at that Maradona!"
Drug problems and suspensions then resulted in a sudden disappearance in the early 90s. He made somewhat of a comeback in the 1994 World Cup, before once again being suspended for doping.
When I heard the news this morning, I was obviously shocked. But I wasn't surprised. _________________ ¡Hala Madrid!
One of the greatest of all time. He played like he lived: with intensity
RIP EL PIBE DE ORO
Is intensity code for crack cocaine? I would describe it as stupidity than intensity. But I can understand how you can't escape that life, especially with Mafia in your circle.
It’s sad that we’ve lost another icon, he was such a good footballer.
As an Englishman I kinda hated him because he cheated us, but still admired his talent as a player. _________________ Lakers, Chargers, Dodgers, Arsenal FC.
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:23 am Post subject:
danzag wrote:
Runway8 wrote:
danzag wrote:
This sucks.
One of the greatest of all time. He played like he lived: with intensity
RIP EL PIBE DE ORO
Is intensity code for crack cocaine? I would describe it as stupidity than intensity. But I can understand how you can't escape that life, especially with Mafia in your circle.
A National Hero in Argentina and probably in Naples too.
His second goal vs England in the 1986 World Cup is one of the great goals of all time in my opinion when you factor in the moment and what it meant to Argentina. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny
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