10 craziest things Maradona did

New Delhi: Diego Maradona was a footballer many experts, football critics, former players, current players and football fans consider as the best football player of all time. He was joint FIFA Player of the 20th Century with Pele..He is the only footballer to set world-record contract fees twice, firstly when transferring to Barcelona for a then world record £5m, and secondly, when transferred toNapoli for another record fee £6.9m. In his international career, playing for Argentina he earned 91caps and scored 34 goals.He has also been involved in many controversies from drugs to women. At time times he acted weirdly as a coach/manager. Here are some of the crazy things he did.1) No One Takes Free Kicks Like DiegoThe 2010 World Cup has been a disaster for long-shots and free kicks, with the majority of players struggling terribly to get to grips with the Jabulani. But, one person, who has had no problems handling the much-maligned World Cup ball is Maradona, as he fired home free kick after free kick into the top corner during training.2) Pele Should Go Back To The MuseumOne thing that was guaranteed to happen this World Cup was a verbal war of words between eternal enemies Maradona and Pele.In response to Pele's assertion that Maradona only took the Albiceleste coaching job because he needed the money, the Argentine declared that ‘The Jinx' should "go back to the museum".Maradona also earlier accused Pele of failing to support the South African World Cup and the country itself. "When the tragedy happened to the Togolese team before the Africa Cup of Nations, a certain coloured gentleman who played number 10 didn't believe that the World Cup could be played here", he roared."But today South Africa answers him 'yes it can', the World Cup begins."3) Maradona Prefers WomenAfter thrashing South Korea 4-1 in Argentina's second match, Maradona was asked at the post-match press conference why he always hugs and kisses his players when celebrating, to which he replied that he was definitely straight."Well I still prefer women,” Diego proclaimed. “I am dating Veronica who is blond and 31-years-old. No I have not gone limp wristed [homosexual]. But I like to acknowledge and congratulate my players when they play as well as they did today. That was a pleasing result and display. It was a job well done."4) All The Losers, Line UpDuring a training session in Pretoria, Maradona punished the losers of a mini-match by making them line up in the goal and have the ball pelted at them by the winning opponents. Diego joined the recipients – including Kun Aguero and Walter Samuel - in receiving the lashes.5) We All Know What The French Are LikeIn the early stages of the tournament, Maradona lashed out at UEFA president Michel Platini.At a press conference, Dieguito called for Platini to try the controversial Adidas Jabulani match ball which has not impressed 'El Pelusa'."Platini, I'm not surprised with him because we've always had a distant relationship." he revealed."Hello, Goodbye! We all know how the French are, and Platini is French and believes he is better than the rest."6) Naked In Buenos AiresArgentina have been in fantastic form in South Africa so far, and are looking like a real potential winner. Maradona has promised that if the Albiceleste lift the trophy in South Africa after the World Cup final on July 11 he'll run naked through the streets of Buenos Aires."If we win the World Cup, I'll get naked and run around the Obelisk in the centre of the city," Dieguito smiled.7) Maradona Encourages Players To Have SexMaradona is like the cool teacher at high school who lets you eat and drink in class, answer your mobile during lessons, and not wear proper uniform. When quizzed whether he permitted his players to have sex during the World Cup, Dieguito is reported to have responded: “Of course, as long as the women do all the work.”Team doctor Donato Villani added: “Sex is a normal part of social life and is not a problem. The disadvantages are when it is with someone who is not a stable partner or when the player should be resting.“It is important the action should not reverberate in the legs of the players. Sex isn't a problem. It's only a problem if they're doing it at two in the morning with a bottle of champagne on the go."8) Maradona Runs Over Cameraman & Curses The ManMaradona had enough to worry about on the day he formally announced his 23-man World Cup squad for South Africa, however the announcement turned into a farce after the coach ran over a cameraman.Driving a Mini to a news conference, Diego was surrounded by newsmen as he made his way to the venue before hitting one poor guy with his car. According to reports, Maradona drove his car over the cameraman's foot and then began blaming and hurling insults at his victim for causing the accident in the first place. Witnesses were quoted hearing Maradona saying "What an a**hole you are. How can you put your leg there where it can get run over, man?"9) I Told You So About MilitoHow about this for irony? After controversially leaving Zanetti and Esteban Cambiasso out of his original 30-man World Cup squad there were reports that Maradona would then cut another Interista Diego Milito from the final 23.When the 1986-World Cup winner did indeed retain Milito, he mocked the media and public by humorously making out as if he was the only person who believed in the striker: “Milito ended up confirming I was right in including him among the 23 players I'm taking to the World Cup. I'm not surprised about what Milito has done.”Milito bagged a brace against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, blasted home the only goal of the Coppa Italia final and scored the winner over Siena that clinched the Scudetto for Inter, scoring 30 club goals in all competitions.10) Maradona & His Amazing Garce-Coloured DreamcoatThere was widespread anger when Argentina record-cap holder Javier Zanetti was left at home, despite a brilliant treble-winning season with Inter. Rumour has it that virtually unknown Colon veteran Ariel Garce was called up instead because Maradona had a dream that Argentina won the tournament, and Garce was the only player he could remember!

10 craziest things Maradona did

New Delhi: Diego Maradona was a footballer many experts, football critics, former players, current players and football fans consider as the best football player of all time. He was joint FIFA Player of the 20th

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