LFCMike Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Not one of life's great shocks. What a life and career though. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted November 25, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 25, 2020 The goal and commentary on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss Posted November 25, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted November 25, 2020 Subscriber Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Diego came from poverty, a really poor area of Argentina. Yet he never forgot the people of his town and country. He did everything he could to help them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Stan said: Always loved watching this. So much enjoyment, freedom and love for playing. This video has started to and will appear loads now. The thing about that warm up, its before a big European Semi Final, Life is Life blaring out from the speakers with the stadium filling up in anticipation and without a care in the world, he's there dancing away, completely carefree and loving life and enjoying every second, entertaining the crowd to the beat of the song. Literally mesmerising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted November 25, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lucas said: This video has started to and will appear loads now. The thing about that warm up, its before a big European Final, Life is Life blaring out from the speakers with the stadium filling up in anticipation and without a care in the world, he's there dancing away, enjoying every second entertaining the crowd to the beat of the song. Literally mesmerising. It really is. The music on the tannoy is so fitting. He was football and football was his life (and drugs). But in that moment it's just sheer pleasure and enjoyment and soaking it all in with a football at his feet. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 More than a sporting icon, a cultural icon and that’s why he will go down as the greatest. His story just appeals more than other equally talented players (Pele and Messi). Sad end but what a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 He had alcohol dependency recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lucas Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Honestly, I cannot recommend this enough. An absolute must. Give it a watch this weekend if you haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stan said: You can only really see how much of an impact he's had there when you consider the Argentina vs Italy WC semi final in 1990. Neapolitans were actually rooting for Argentina over Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Tommy said: 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. To be honest mate, he was battling with his health for years. He struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, while just earlier this month he was taken to hospital for brain surgery to remove a blood clot. I hoped for the best when I heard about his surgery earlier this month, but with the shit year we've been having with many of the ex-footballers dying, I feared the worse. In the end, all Maradona's battles with his health seemed to take its toll and he has now sadly died of a heart attack. He was a legend of a footballer and he will always be fondly remembered for his performances on the football field when he was a player. 31 minutes ago, Lucas said: This video has started to and will appear loads now. The thing about that warm up, its before a big European Final, Life is Life blaring out from the speakers with the stadium filling up in anticipation and without a care in the world, he's there dancing away, completely carefree and loving life and enjoying every second, entertaining the crowd to the beat of the song. Literally mesmerising. Yes, that is a famous video clip of him and you summed up this occasion really well. Diego Maradona was the ultimate entertainer, he had so much natural talent and watching him show off his skills to the tune of Life is Life is a joy to behold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I was actually thinking about when he'd die the other day. Maudlin thought but it was relevant given his poor health and recent medical procedures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Seeing the "goal of the century" live must have been incredible. One of those moments that so heavily delivers on the hype around a player in the most important day of his career, that it seems impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Gonzo Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 It's not all that surprising considering how he lived... but still... very sad. He's an absolute legend and IMO the best ever (sorry Pele & Messi). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Absolute legend, and lived a hell of a life. What a career, may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Remember watching him live on TV as a teen, sad news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said: It's not all that surprising considering how he lived... but still... very sad. He's an absolute legend and IMO the best ever (sorry Pele & Messi). Scary thing is I feel he only fulfilled and achieved around 65% of what he could have in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted November 25, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 25, 2020 Sad news, RIP legend. Reminds me ive been meaning to watch his HBO doc though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Berserker Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Q.E.P.D Diego. Didn't like you as a person but it's undeniable how talented you were, how much you gave to the country and that you were the best ever and twice a World Champion if it weren't for football's mafias. Very sad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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