Watch in this video the best performances and goals by Diego Maradona, one of the best in football history.
Pictures of Diego Maradona in the 1979 Young World Cup. According to Goal, this is where Maradona “stepped into the light”. Maradona scored 6 goals, a key factor to help Argentina’s youth championship. Maradona was selected as the best player in the tournament.
Seven years later, Maradona “made rain, wind” in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. In the quarterfinals, Maradona made a double to help Argentina beat England 2-1. The first goal was a controversial moment, as Maradona used his hand to play in the 16.5 m area. Even so, Maradona confidently said it was one of his most memorable moments. Maradona calls it “the hand of God”.
In the 90 minutes of the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, Maradona left two classic moments, mentioned to this day. “Golden Boy” completed a double with a solo situation through 5 England players and scored. Maradona started at home, then used speed and technique to create a classic goal. FIFA calls this the goal of the century.
Maradona’s excellence in the 1986 World Cup brought Argentina to the championship. From here on out, Maradona is a hero in the land of tango. This was also the best moment in Maradona’s illustrious career.
At club level, Maradona achieved the most success in Napoli. In the 1986/87 season, Maradona was the lead to lead Napoli to win the Serire A double and the Italian Cup. After this success, Maradona became an undying icon in Napoli.