#146: Diego Maradona
He is considered by many to have been the greatest footballer to have ever lived, yet off the pitch his life was full of tragedy. Learn about the fascinating history of this amazing man, and discover why he arrived in Naples as a hero and left as the most hated man in Italy. Diego vs. Maradona Early life in Buenos Aires Being spotted by a talent scout and joining Argentinos Juniors An uneasy life in Barcelona Fighting with Athletico Bilbao His surprise move to Naples Naples vs. the rest of Italy Maradona being welcomed as a demi-god in Naples Becoming a national hero for Argentina The 1990 World Cup in Italy Maradona's life in the Neapolitan underworld Cocaine and prostitutes Failing drug tests and leaving Naples His tragic later life Response to his death in 2020 Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/maradona