5 Things You Did Not Know About: Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona is amongst the best players, if not the best football has ever seen. Apart from his skills onfield, he is also famous for his antics off field. Here a 5 facts about the Argentinian player and former coach.

1. Church of Maradona:

Maradona’s fans started a Church where the player is considered as God. Iglesia Maradoniana is a religion that his fans follow. Supporters from all parts of the world, count the years since his birth in 1960.

2. He started his own chat show:

In 2005, Maradona started his own chat show. Surprisingly, the first star guest was none other than his arch rival, Pele.

3. He is a good friend of Fidel Castro:

The Cuban leader used to call Maradona on a regular basis to discuss various issues. Maradona quotes “ We would talk about politics and he taught me a lot of things”.

4. He has a tattoo of Che Guevara:

Perhaps his inclination towards a Marxist ideology or maybe just a style statement.

5. He is the most fouled player at a World Cup:

In the 1986 World Cup at Mexico, Maradona was bought down a staggering 53 times. Nevertheless, he guided Argentina to the trophy. The “Hand of God” as well as the “Goal of the Century” were both scored in this World Cup.