#146: Diego Maradona

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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 interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/maradona

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