Person in history
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona, Argentinian football player (born 1960)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · November 25
Their story
Who they were
Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century award, alongside Pelé.
Early life
Maradona was born on October 30, 1960, in Lanuús, Buenos Aires, to a working-class family. He began playing football as a child and joined Argentinos Juniors' youth academy at age nine.
Path and career
Maradona turned professional with Argentinos Juniors in 1976 and later played for Boca Juniors before moving to Europe. He joined Barcelona in 1982 and later transferred to Napoli in 1984, where he achieved legendary status by winning two Serie A titles.
He captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 1986, scoring the famous 'Hand of God' goal and a solo goal against England in the quarterfinals. After his playing career ended in 1997, Maradona managed several teams including Argentina's national team from 2008 to 2010.
Why this date
Diego Maradona appears on our November 25 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Diego Maradona
When did Diego Maradona die?
November 25 2020.
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