Maradona said that his 60th birthday wish was to face England again and score a goal like a "hand of God".

This time, he will switch to his right hand.

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　　The new season opener of the Argentine Football Professional League is scheduled for October 30, the day of Maradona’s birthday, as a gift to the Argentine national hero.

　　However, if the British heard of Maradona's birthday wishes, they would probably be itchy.

Because no matter how long time passes, they cannot change the fact that they are the background board of the "hands of God".

　　In the early 1980s, the young Maradona had already shined in La Liga and Serie A, but it was the 1986 Mexico World Cup that really put him on the altar.

　　In that World Cup, Maradona's superstar light illuminated the entire football world.

In the quarter-final match between Argentina and England, Maradona scored the ball into the England team's gate with his left hand and was called the "Hand of God" by a goal.

"God's Hand" broke the door instantly.

　　From the perspective of rules, the "hand of God" is by no means a gentleman, but Maradona is never a "gentleman."

　　In the Falklands War a few years ago, Argentina suffered a loss, but Maradona achieved "revenge" on the court.

In that competition, Argentina finally won the Hercules Cup, and Maradona dedicated a great personal performance. For a while, he became the national hero of Argentina.

　　Many people have overlooked that in the game against England, Maradona scored a five-man goal of the century in addition to playing the "Hand of God".

This game is like the epitome of his life. On the one hand, his talent is amazing, on the other hand he is controversial.

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　　In 1989, a well-known Hong Kong and Taiwan singer Wang Jie's "Who Mings the Heart of the Prodigal Son" became popular all over the country. The song sang, "You say that you love me, you want to capture me. I can't bear this kind of love." In the lyrics, Describes a state of life that will never be restrained.

　　In the 1980s and 1990s, the Internet was still underdeveloped. People's definition of idols only focused on their profession. Singers must sing well and players must play well.

Data map: Maradona participated in the charity match.

Image source: Osports All Sports Photo Agency

　　A few years later, the rapid development of social media put the actions of public figures under the microscope, and the peerless Shuangjiao Meiluo shouldered the responsibility of setting an example for younger generations... and Maradona did not need to be like this. Concerns.

　　In the documentary "Maradona" released in 2019, there is a clip. Maradona has a medal on his neck, a wine bottle on his hand, and the recently won Hercules Cup on the bed.

There was an adult poster on the wall next to the bed. Maradona faced the camera, pressed his hand on his mouth, and then sent the "kiss" to the blonde on the poster.

"Maradona" documentary excerpts.

　　In the 1990 World Cup in Italy, Maradona once again led Argentina to the final and defeated West Germany. The road to defending was at the final juncture.

The Argentines hope to make a comeback in four years, and the heavy hopes were exchanged for the "bad news" that Maradona was suspended for failing a drug test on the eve of the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

　　Drugs, nightclubs, illegitimate children, Maradona at that time, the rate of scoring on the court has not kept up with the growth of weight and off-court scandals.

In 1997, Maradona officially retired.

　　However, he bid farewell to the days of turmoil on the green field, and still "making waves" outside the field.

In the Western mythological system, many gods are imperfect. They possess divine powers, but they also have the emotions and desires of human beings, making mistakes that humans would make.

From this perspective, Maradona has never stepped down from the altar.

　　In the final round of the 2018 World Cup Group D in Russia, Argentina beat Nigeria 2:1 and successfully qualified.

Maradona in the stands may be even better than the victory itself.

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Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita

　　Before the game, he hung up a large poster with his photo on the side of the box. After Messi broke the goal, Maradona held his chest with his hands and muttered words to accept the fans' worship.

　　After Rojo scored the lore, Maradona raised his middle finger excitedly at his opponent. If it wasn't for a friend to hold him, he would even jump out of the stands to fight against Nigerian fans.

This kind of football king is in sharp contrast with those football celebrities in suits and shoes who refrain from commenting on their juniors.

In the end, after Argentina's difficult victory, Maradona suddenly fainted and was taken to the hospital.

　　In recent years, Maradona's health condition is not very good. He has been hospitalized several times, and even rumors have appeared that he has passed away.

　　But Maradona's first thought was not how to maintain health, but to offer a reward of ten thousand dollars to catch the rumor stick who spread the rumors that he was dead.

No matter how old, Maradona will never suffer.

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　　Russia stopped in the top 16 of the World Cup, and Argentina did not end well. It had already lost the enthusiasm of the late 1980s.

Maradona said that he is willing to take no money and coach the national team again.

　　However, even Argentine fans who admire Maradona are not necessarily willing to accept this proposal, because the "ball king" as a coach is not flattering.

Between 2008 and 2010, Maradona was once in charge of the Argentine coach. In addition to the shame of losing Bolivia 1:6, Argentina also lost 0:4 to the deadly enemy Germany to stop the quarterfinals.

　　The German coach Loew recalled the scene after that game, "After the game, in the player tunnel, I went up to shake hands with Maradona. He was standing there with his daughter, and he cried like a child. I. He patted him on the shoulder, but he couldn't move, he didn't notice anything."

　　Maradona may not be an excellent coach, but he has a clear stance and always hopes that his beloved Argentine football will go to victory.

Data map: Maradona after the 0:4 loss to Germany in the World Cup in South Africa.

　　People often compare the outstanding athletes of Argentina to the eagles from the Pampas. They are arrogant, determined and fearless.

But Maradona seems to be more than that. His experience and character have too many secular elements.

Sometimes he bites the throat of the prey like a lion and never spit, sometimes he waits for the enemy in the muddy water like a crocodile.

　　At the age of 60, I hope to stage the "Hand of God" again with my right hand. This is Maradona-a man of love and hate, suffering and pleasure, all in one.

(Author Wang Hao)