Mel81x 2,177 Posted November 3, 2020 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/03/football/diego-maradona-hospitalized-spt-intl/index.html?utm_content=2020-11-03T20%3A42%3A04&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_source=twcnnbrk Saw this on twitter and figured I'd post it in the General section unless its already been posted elsewhere. Hope the surgery goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,279 Posted November 3, 2020 Good luck to him for the surgery. Is it related to his extensive drug use/lifestyle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel81x 2,177 Posted November 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Stan said: Good luck to him for the surgery. Is it related to his extensive drug use/lifestyle? That seems to be the theory around it all. I'd imagine it took its toll a while back and they've come out in the open about it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,230 Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) 2020 has been an absolute shitter of a year for deaths but this would be monumental. Whether you love him or hate him, I'm certainly not ready to lose an icon like him at the moment. One of the best ever for me. Come on Diego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Artful Dodger 1,708 Posted November 4, 2020 If 1,000 grams of beak a year haven't got him yet piddly little brain surgery will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,045 Posted November 25, 2020 Clarín is reporting that Don Diego died today. RIP. A football legend and the idol of a nation. https://www.clarin.com/deportes/murio-diego-armando-maradona-sufrio-paro-respiratorio-grave_0_hCcpbyiC-.html 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandoEFC 4,671 Posted November 25, 2020 Reports emerging online at the moment, apparently cardiac arrest. If true, then RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,279 Posted November 25, 2020 Seeing the same. A massive loss to football, that. RIP Diego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 1,365 Posted November 25, 2020 Half expected but it's very sad. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel81x 2,177 Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Saw the same news. RIP. And to think he had just gotten out of the hospital too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,045 Posted November 25, 2020 A short video with highlights of his 1986 World Cup performances. Look at some of his teammates misses, Maradona basically carried single-handed Argentina to a World Cup win. Legend. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAzeem 1,440 Posted November 25, 2020 RIP Greatest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshBRFC 651 Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Sad if true. Also very sad that a lot of us are probably not surprised by this news. Such a troubled individual it seemed, as is often the case with a genius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,751 Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, El Profesor said: A short video with highlights of his 1986 World Cup performances. Look at some of his teammates misses, Maradona basically carried single-handed Argentina to a World Cup win. Legend. He was one Higuain away from not winning it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,279 Posted November 25, 2020 Always loved watching this. So much enjoyment, freedom and love for playing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,230 Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) On 04/11/2020 at 14:15, Lucas said: 2020 has been an absolute shitter of a year for deaths but this would be monumental. Whether you love him or hate him, I'm certainly not ready to lose an icon like him at the moment. One of the best ever for me. Come on Diego. Fuck. I hadn't heard anything so assumed he'd be ok. That's shit. Such a horrible loss. No doubt there will be some bitter people that will mention '86 and the Hand of God, but now isn't the time. We're talking about one of the greatest the game has produced here, arguably the greatest in the eyes of some. If you have not watched the Maradona film, I urge you all to give it a watch to gain such an understanding for the man. Brilliant documentary film, really is. I can't believe it. Honestly am shocked. R.I.P Diego. Amazing player. Amazing character. Amazing memories. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fusion 181 Posted November 25, 2020 GOAT, rest in peace Diego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnivore Chris 1,961 Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Sad as fuck news. Icon. He chatted alot of crazy shit in the media, but you'll miss that. Great character and a part of a small group of players throughout history who will be looked at as the greatest to have played the sport. His lifestyle caught up with him in the end, but what a life he must have had. From growing up in a seriously rough neighborhood in Buenos Aires to dragging his country to world cup final. Edited November 25, 2020 by Carnivore Chris 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,751 Posted November 25, 2020 His Football's Greatest episode remains the best of the series. Recommended for those who haven't seen it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 506 Posted November 25, 2020 I've just read this sad news, I feared this would happen when he went in for surgery a few weeks ago, but it is now official. One of the greatest footballers in the world has passed away at only 60 years of age. This year just seems to have gotten worse with all the deaths that we have heard of. Maradona was an amazing talent, one of the most naturally gifted footballers the world has ever seen, some will say that he was the best ever footballer. It's really sad to hear this news but for all of us who love football, he will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Diego Armando Maradona Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshBRFC 651 Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Cicero said: His Football's Greatest episode remains the best of the series. Recommended for those who haven't seen it. It's a brilliant is that! 1 minute ago, Mel81x said: Amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 4,888 Posted November 25, 2020 Oh wow. Didn't expect that even though I knew about his recent health struggles. He usually fought those off and came back stronger and crazier than before! RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFCMike 1,673 Posted November 25, 2020 Not one of life's great shocks. What a life and career though. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,279 Posted November 25, 2020 The goal and commentary on this 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 474 Posted November 25, 2020 Weirdly, for all their similarities, George Best passed away 15 years ago today. Two of the best, and most troubled, footballers ever. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,580 Posted November 25, 2020 R.I.P little man, you proved that size meant nothing in the age of football and athletics and your skills & magic will live on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MUFC 437 Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) No player in history could do what he did in the 86 World Cup. No other player could have brought the success he did to Napoli. Because of these achievements, it's why he is the greatest. he managed to do this with such a crazy lifestyle. Imagine his head was glued on all his footballing career? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
