May 3, 2019
“Hand of God”
Argentina
Diego Armando Maradona
Soccer
World Cup
World Cup 1986
Marcus Saldana
I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old. I love the sport with a burning passion. Maradona was a excellent player he did what every good striker should do and that is finish. Big players shine in big games and that is exactly what Maradona did. I do consider Maradona to better at soccer than Pele because Pele did not go play over seas. Imagine if West Germany and East Germany had been Germany the talent the country would have had then would be unstoppable. Great article with some Iconic pictures.
20/09/2020
6:26 am
Juan Asfura
Its really sad we just lost the greatest player to ever play the game…Maradona had many things that were criticized by others like his drug addiction, his drinking problems, and his social life when he was a soccer player.But when he put that #10 jersey on and that captain band around his arm, he wasn’t messing around. He entered the soccer field to win and nothing else. He was a leader and a God like figure to all the population of Argentina. He was their hero, bring cups and the World Cup in 1986, bringing joy and peace for everybody. Lionel Messi the other star from Argentina is arguably as good as Maradona was, but he is always questioned since he hasn’t brought home a cup to Argentina, the closest he has got was when he lost the World Cup Final in 2014 against Germany. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see him play but I had the chance to see Messi. Maradona wasn’t the best person but he was a great athlete. Rest In Peace legend.
23/01/2021
6:26 am
Sherisa Orozco
I really enjoyed reading this article. Growing up soccer was always on the television. My grandparents were huge soccer enthusiasts. Reading and learning about how Maradona came to be known as the best soccer player in the world was very interesting to read. From the time he first started to play soccer to leading the Argentinian team to the World Cup in 2008. Although the goal set in the game known as the “Hand of God” he admitted to being wrong it showed the presence of a player Maradona was.
24/01/2021
6:26 am
Vivian Urrutia
It is incredible how Diego Maradona gave hope to an entire country with a World Cup. The “Hand of God” Is a historic moment not only for Argentina’s national team, but also a huge event in World Cups. like the author described him, Maradona was the star of the national team of Argentina scoring many goals, the “Hand of God” being the most historic of them. I was engaged by the way the author described the game, which was The World Cup final of Argentina competing with England. Even though it was an injustice to England, it became a historic moment for soccer.
23/02/2021
6:26 am
Joshua Buske
Haven’t really been a huge soccer fan but after reading this article it’s pretty hard not to become one. Maradona was one of the special players that just knew how to play the game to a tee. He was a global phenomenon in the futbol community and he presented his skills in 1986 when him and his team played a flawless game only to come up short. Maradona had a huge impact on fans of the sport because they got to see a true talent playing the game.
14/03/2021
6:26 am
Emilia Caballero Carmona
Hello, Leonardo Gallegos. Your article is very interesting. “The Hand of God” is impressive because being a match of such magnitude; Maradona dared to do something that no one would try. On the other hand, for the English team it was a great injustice and it was very bad that no Argentine said something, that does not take away the merit of the “genius” that Maradona made to deceive both referees.
11/04/2021
6:26 am
Tomas Salazar
First I would like to say Rest in Peace Diego Maradona, he was and will always be a legend and an icon the the game of fútbol. I genuinely enjoyed how you described Maradona’s goals. It is crazy to think how the referees at the time could have missed Maradona’s hand pushing the ball into the head. The “Hand of God” is truly an iconic moment in all of fútbol, Maradona would do anything for his country on the field. I am glad Maradona won the world cup in 1986 in Mexico, he is truly a legend.
23/08/2021
6:26 am
Joshua Marroquin
Rest in peace Diego Maradona, he was a legend in the soccer industry. Since I am a fellow soccer player, I just want to say how unfair it was to the other team since most people saw him score with his hand, but the referees didn’t call nothing. I love how they described most of his soccer Carrer and the spectacular goals that he made. However, I still am amazed how he got away with this intelligent play in front of millions. I am shocked how he thought of the idea to use his hand, which no one else has ever tried before, mid game and how this one goal help them to win the game.
21/08/2022
6:26 am
Eugenio Gonzalez
Fascinating article; I was impressed with how you describe the development of the match and the ”Hand of God” goal. The match between Argentina and England in the World Cup of 1986 is one that a soccer fan can never forget. Diego Maradona gave soccer a lot of iconic moments, but the two most iconic moments in his career happened in the same match against England. It is astonishing how Diego Maradona is a significant part of the rivalry between Argentina and England.
21/08/2022
6:26 am
Kayla Mendez
I’ve played soccer for a majority of my life, and I can testify that the desire to win can bring out a special drive in someone, causing them to perform better than they have ever. Although this article was really well written, I simply cannot get past the hand ball that Maradona purposefully did. The fact that he admitted to doing it intentionally, and the goal wasn’t retracted, leaves me dumbfounded. However, i admire his confidence and determination to win the game, for it gave him and his teammates the upper hand.
18/09/2020
6:26 am