YoungWillz 21,058 Posted November 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Pictures emerging from Maradona's funeral. How did they get him to Finchley Road, London so quickly? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted November 25, 2020 One winner is odious twunt Steve Hodge who swapped with Maradona after the Hand of God game. Now a millionaire overnight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideik 236 Posted November 25, 2020 In Naples stadium "San Paolo" will be renamed after Diego Armando Maradona according to the city mayor Luigi De Magistris. The whole city is very affected by this departure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted November 26, 2020 10 hours ago, IAmTheResurrection said: Anyone whose been following Maradona of the late will release this was not at all unexpected. Covid, brain surgery, drug and alcohol problems etc etc, I just looked it up and he did not have Covid (he had a negative test but at one point was isolating). So he does not become the 10th DDP pick to die of/with Covid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted November 26, 2020 On 25/06/2019 at 11:25, bladan said: I am psychic (a clairvoyant) and have just heard from God that Maradona will live until he's 88. Great prediction 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted November 26, 2020 Whilst I still think he’s a greasy little fucking cheating dwarf, I read a story on Twitter (with video footage so fairly sure it’s real) that he once approached FIFA or whoever they are and his club Napoli to arrange a friendly to raise funds for a sick child, FIFA and Napoli refused so he did it himself, playing in the field by the child’s house, and 4000 people turned up. Also this when he met the Pope: "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 the welfare of poor kids. Sell your ceiling then amigo, do something!” So there was perhaps a tiny bit of decency in the handballing little fuck. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideik 236 Posted November 26, 2020 40 minutes ago, Lard Bazaar said: Whilst I still think he’s a greasy little fucking cheating dwarf, I read a story on Twitter (with video footage so fairly sure it’s real) that he once approached FIFA or whoever they are and his club Napoli to arrange a friendly to raise funds for a sick child, FIFA and Napoli refused so he did it himself, playing in the field by the child’s house, and 4000 people turned up. Also this when he met the Pope: "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 the welfare of poor kids. Sell your ceiling then amigo, do something!” So there was perhaps a tiny bit of decency in the handballing little fuck. You should read more about the man...I don't know if you call him cheater for the hand touch or the drug addiction but every person who truly knew him describes him as a very loyal person...the drug abuse didn't enhance his performances in the field, it has been more an obstacle to his career. He was naive and mentally frail in some situations of his life but I consider him less cheater than any of the diving empty players i see nowadays. Just my opinion, don't kill me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted November 26, 2020 43 minutes ago, Sideik said: You should read more about the man...I don't know if you call him cheater for the hand touch or the drug addiction but every person who truly knew him describes him as a very loyal person...the drug abuse didn't enhance his performances in the field, it has been more an obstacle to his career. He was naive and mentally frail in some situations of his life but I consider him less cheater than any of the diving empty players i see nowadays. Just my opinion, don't kill me I’m dicking around, I have no real interest in football nowadays and couldn’t tell you who plays for England, and I’m sure you are right about today’s players. Watching the many clips that are going around at the moment, he was undoubtedly a remarkable player. He did cheat though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted November 27, 2020 I must admit I'm more likely to see the negative side of his character, but it seems very likely there was another, as Sideik has said. Similar to the Gazza oaf/buffoon stereotype - many talk glowingly of his better nature too. His biographer wrote an interesting article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 27, 2020 1986 referee definitely not a Maradona fanboy then. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/55100669 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted November 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: 1986 referee definitely not a Maradona fanboy then. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/55100669 Yeah, just read that. Fully blames his linesman who rather conveniently is now dead and not able to counter the referees accusations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, Octopus of Odstock said: Yeah, just read that. Fully blames his linesman who rather conveniently is now dead and not able to counter the referees accusations. Caught the end of Hand of God on ITV last night - seen it before when it was originally on but the quotes from the ref and linesman post-match were ludicrous. Linesman says FIFA don't allow him to overrule the referee, ref says he looked to linesman who didn't flag - would a two-minute conversation between them not have cleared this up? Pillock. Imagine such an inexperienced official refereeing a World Cup Quarter Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted November 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Caught the end of Hand of God on ITV last night - seen it before when it was originally on but the quotes from the ref and linesman post-match were ludicrous. Linesman says FIFA don't allow him to overrule the referee, ref says he looked to linesman who didn't flag - would a two-minute conversation between them not have cleared this up? Pillock. Imagine such an inexperienced official refereeing a World Cup Quarter Final. It was a five second conversation/nod of the head in 1966, that's all it needed 20 years on. But it is what it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 28, 2020 On 25/11/2020 at 20:16, Paul Bearer said: Pictures emerging from Maradona's funeral. Good to see Borat was able to attend the funeral ! He gets everywhere doesn't he ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted November 28, 2020 Seemingly 3 funeral workers who took selfies with him in his casket were attacked. Apparently 2 were killed and the third is in a critical condition. Boca ultras took matters into their own hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJD123 26 Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Seemingly 3 funeral workers who took selfies with him in his casket were attacked. Apparently 2 were killed and the third is in a critical condition. Boca ultras took matters into their own hands. No news channel is reporting this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted December 8, 2020 This is what you need when celebrating Diego's memory by snorting a line or two in his honour. Diego Maradona: Argentine senator suggests putting Maradona on banknotes Diego Maradona: Argentine senator suggests putting Maradona on banknotes - BBC News 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Pro 14 Posted December 27, 2020 Maradona's autopsy confirmed he didn't consume any illegal drugs or alcohol before he died. https://www.telemundowashingtondc.com/deportes/maradona-autopsia/2033341/ (in Spanish) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted December 28, 2020 On 27/12/2020 at 01:49, David Pro said: Maradona's autopsy confirmed he didn't consume any illegal drugs or alcohol before he died. https://www.telemundowashingtondc.com/deportes/maradona-autopsia/2033341/ (in Spanish) The shock of it must have done for him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Pro 14 Posted January 24, 2021 Argentinian justice confirmed doctor Leopoldo Luque forged Maradona's signature on medical documents. https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/doctor-forged-maradonas-signature-report-2032573 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted January 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, David Pro said: Argentinian justice confirmed doctor Leopoldo Luque forged Maradona's signature on medical documents. https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/doctor-forged-maradonas-signature-report-2032573 Looks like another Michael Jackson scenario then.Death by quack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Pro 14 Posted February 28, 2021 Infobae has released a documentary about Maradona's last days before his death titled "La Muerte de Maradona". Here is the link to watch it. https://www.infobae.com/maradona/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites