RIP Diego Maradona: Adrian Durham pays tribute to 'iconic' football legend after his death

[@Napoli-DM10]

As a fellow 50 year old who grew up in the Maradona era, I agree with your comments 100%. Maradona is, and will always be, the best. RIP D10S and thank you for the unforgettable memories.

[@sheikorbit]

I'm 60, same age as the great footballer. There was no greater joy than to watch Maradona play even if he didn't score in the game. After he retired I also retired from watching football. My memories of him was refreshed when the internet came about. It reminded me of an era when watching football was just pure delight. He will never be forgotten ⚽️

[@theblackestvoid]

Thank you for calling him Diego Armando Maradona. Undoubtedly the greatest of all time.

[@d10srelish40]

RIP... GOAT 😔😔😔 I'm a 52 years old tennis coach... tennis is my passion. MARADONA is the only player who made me love football as much as i love tennis. He had unparalleled pure raw skills. to me DIEGO is magic. football without DIEGO is lame. we are all humans his personal life was like a roller coaster but that won't make me blind and deny the fact that he is the GREATEST footballer of all time and by far. RIP 😔😔😔... your legacy will stay forever.

[@AmbassadorScorpio]

As an argentine, I would like to thank you for the time and words dedicated to our national Hero. Undisputed. Unmatched. I am 41 and I was in my grandparents house in 1986 and I cannot tell you how many times I would run around the garden dribbling through poles and flower beds and stuff I’d put in the garden trying to replicate that 2nd goal against England. I am devastated and to see this segment just a couple of hours from his passing, brings me tears of brotherly respect. Again, thank you and God Speed.

[@kennygordon70]

Much respect to this legend. Such a loss. Unbelievable player and great character. Rest in Peace 👑 From the UK.

[@garryarden7200]

Your loss is our loss, another football legend dies.

[@nickmullerITFC78]

I watch that game in 1986 best goal ever in a world cup 🚜🚜🚜🚜 I am 48 and remember it well

[@garryarden7200]

@@nickmullerITFC78 Give my regards to your Dad, he scored great goals. still have nightmares over the 2-3 defeat in 1970.

[@luckyboy407]

I'm english the greatest player to ever bless a football pitch. RIP LEGEND you'll never be forgotten.

[@danielomeara6317]

Maradona was the greatest player that has ever lived

[@trevorurikeraka]

RIP..., Diego Armando Marandona , you are a hero , a legend of all time...the greatest football hero...!

[@nicksimpson4058]

Won the Italian title for Napoli on his own. He's as revered in Naples as anyone The second goal against England, forget the hand of.god, that second goal is, quite simply, the greatest goal there's ever been. The purity, the skill, the control, and the balance, it's just perfect. Absolute genius

[@giuliana2610]

He had a twelfth pkayer in Naples: people.

[@adeshkumar1063]

Maradona is the greatest ever.... no one will ever touch him R.i.p maradona xx you deserve to be rested now. X

[@psychedelia1970]

I was born in 1970 and grew up watching Diego. Everytime he got the ball in a match, we used to get breathless. I guess this is the best word to describe him. His every touch of the ball was magical. He made me love soccer and made me support Argentina even if I am not from Argentina. There will never be another Maradona. Rest in Peace DIEGO !! You will always be the Greatest of All Times.

[@JabaliLoco1979]

Thanks for the respect and the beautiful words. Thank you for understanding and having the empathy to understand the feelings that Diego's figure generated. Greetings and respects from Argentina.

[@giuliana2610]

Thanks from Italy, thanks for british tribute to Diego. ❤

[@davidhill6899]

As Jimmy Greaves said he always thought Brazil could win the World Cup without Pele but never Argentina without Maradona

[@yaseenmalik6981]

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[@mohsinahmed7122]

Yes

[@santinorocco497]

@Bilo Sander exactly plus garinca was considered better than pele in those Brazil team. He never gets the credit old Brazilians have garrinca higher

[@davidhill6899]

@Bilo Sander What I am saying is in general. Pele won 3 world winners medals. He done it with decent players alongside him which people would have knew off. You cannot say that about the Argentina side in 1986. If one player ever dominated a World Cup single handedly it was Diego Maradona

[@hastaluego3042]

@Bilo Sander and 7 games in 1990!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@barry2924]

I'm a Messi fan but have to say that Maradona documentary was something else, the man was incredible, what a talent , and what balls

[@Extjac]

what documentary ?

[@youwatched]

MAN you're right! HE was the best of best! we will never see another Maradona! R.I.P :-(

[@yaseenmalik6981]

RIP diego maradona kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDNh6eNZdVribs

[@kofilhkhan]

It’s a shocking news for hundreds of millions of funs throughout the planet including myself . I am from Bangladesh , it’s Diego maradona’s Charishma made me interested in football. Since than in every World Cup I watched , presence of Maradona in the gallery gave me more happiness joy and excitement than World Cup itself. Argentina will be different without him. The world of Football will be different , May he Rest in peace.

[@aaaabbbbccc123]

Im here right now almost a year later. Still can't believe hes gone. Brings tears to my eyes literally. Im a huge football fan, 70s born. My first world cup was 86. And i still remember that goal he scored against England. Miss you Diego ... really do. No1 can ever come close to you ability wise. You are a genius. You are a magician. :-((((

[@alyoshadragotta3130]

1986 I was 9 years old, my favourite player of all time. Rest in peace

[@TopGpresident]

Gone but never forgotten!!!

[@cjackson8174]

Maradona, you were an inspiration to me and many others... You touched the world with your charisma/showmanship and genius and that smile, a smile even after a hard tackle, then returning to the game to further wreak havoc...THE BEST EVER soccer player for me! I am sad, but your energy lives on! RIP SOCCER GOD!

[@stellaargallon8271]

Rest in Peace! He is a HERO. My deepest sympathy to the family.

[@byrong1561]

His footballing genius was a lavish blessing from God... his personal demons a cruel curse from the Devil RIP

[@yaseenmalik6981]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDNh6eNZdVribs

[@artfuldodger9312]

You will find God had nothing to do with his so-called talent.

[@sylviagadea2874]

@@artfuldodger9312 excuse me Sr. I respect your opinion, but I don’t agree with you! Everything we have in this life was given by God. And the “so called talent” you talk about is not the exception!

[@AzAkh60]

@@artfuldodger9312 Read quranix.org

[@paulfarmer46]

Grow up lads ffs. Footballing genius... Gifted by hard work and dedication. Nothing else. Would absolutely hate to achieve what Diego Maradona did, and have my imaginary best friend take all the glory. RIP Diego!

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

You could see how good he was when he was playing against England at Wembley in 1980 .. you saw his brilliance and magnetism and knew he was something real special and exciting after watching that game .. ..

[@Mute040404]

Was there too. He dribbled round 3 players like they were not there. Knew then he'll be something special

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

@@Mute040404 Wow Marcus that must have been fantastic watching him ... i always thought he was " the special one " the touch the speed of thought . the elegance and the style.. totally left footed.. they say left sided players are the natural ones the talented ones.. He played in the streets because there was nothing else to do and it became a natural part of him due to the time he spent playing and his passion .

[@waynebutler6103]

Belgium 86 semi he was outstanding also.Rip Diego, thanks for the memories on the pitch👍

[@luckyboy407]

I'll remember diego maradona for his GENIUS on the pitch not his private life. RIP LEGEND.

[@jamiebrian4646]

He win the 86 eorld Cup on his own...and got them to the final against a great Germany side. Took napoli from low table side to win the series a and unfair cup...amazing...yes he had addictions...but my god what a player!! Rio Diego x

[@jimmyfoot832]

As the guys said. He'll be talked about in 100 years time.... No other player to date will. That's how good he was.

[@mailwin72]

RIP, genius, there will never be another Maradona

[@georgen1693]

Your post was true. A true legend. Many thanks

[@thekububeach]

Kobe and Maradona. I just want 2020 to be over soon.

[@TheOneSpurs]

Messi couldn't even tie his boots ... The man WON a world cup BY HIMSELF ...

[@loicdjomo9149]

By himself ? Lol

[@pedrorivarepetti]

Man.. on the final against Germany Valdano started from lateral defender position and scored ( against Germany!!!). Maradona was incredible but the team too... Messi on 2014 was as important as Maradona on 86 but the ball didn't get in three or four times.. it was just unlucky

[@powerneck5008]

I agree Maradonna was something very special

[@guillermorey6729]

@@pedrorivarepetti you are wrong. Watch the matches, QF AND SF.

[@stephanclemens2348]

@@pedrorivarepetti 😂😂😂😂

[@invernessfan3017]

Maradona will be remembered for as long as football is played. Maradona was a football genius. He is a superstar of football. Respect from Scotland. Respect to the genius.

[@LaureusSport]

Dearly missed

[@garymetellus943]

His greatness will last forever..

[@markjackson8261]

Two legends in my time, true legends, Cruyff and Maradona , the rest have just been athletes compared to these guys .

[@oscaraugustoramos4278]

Gracias por sus palabras!!!!!!!! saludos desde buenos Aires, murio un hombre y nacio una LEYENDA.

[@pedrorivarepetti]

9 years old when Malvinas war. 13 years old when Mexico 86... 17 when italy 90... Incredible era.. luckiest teenager I was!

[@ukhomegymdisciplinegym4021]

Bigger than life ! RIP Don Diego

[@luishernandezblonde]

RIP Maradona, the legend

[@yippyialeftside8351]

great player RIP the Pic v Belgium is from 82 not 86 but even still incredible

[@brianpretorius5262]

RIP DIEGO MARADONA. MAY THE ANGELS WELCOME YOU INTO PARADISE

[@mockneymonkey4759]

Not only the greatest but the ultimate maverick, was insulting to him that Messi was even spoken of in the same breath, RIP the greatest!

[@charliecharlie846]

Bit far. He’s no doubt one of the greatest who has ever played the game but Messi is close. If you want to call Maradona the GOAT then fine and if you want to say it’s Messi then fine. However what’s undeniable is that it’s close. It’s certainly not an insult to compare Messi to Maradona.

[@anotherwowman]

@@charliecharlie846 Agreed

[@أحمدالصاعدي-ك3ل]

We loved him unconditionally.

[@madjazza4098]

Wow.. Rest easy legend

[@philippepalmer2968]

Still remember it the day I met & shook hands with Maradona:Thirty years ago I was living & working in the former Soviet Union and to get my football fix,couple of my colleagues at the All Union Radio Station(sadly no more) in Moscow starting taking me with them to watch Spartak Moscow games.7th November 1990 which was Revolution Day Spartak were playing that evening against Napoli with Maradona,q/f,2nd leg(1st leg 0-0) in the old style European Cup at the Lenin Stadium now the Luzhniki.Due to all the country's political & social turmoil that was going on the stadium with a ring of Red Army troops around it was packed with approx 75k people and the atmosphere was electric.Bitterly cold(-20),no food & hot drink outlets scattered around,the only thing that kept you warm were swigs of vodka from bottles that were being passed around.About 30mins into the game it started snowing so thick you couldn't see what was going on,on the @t had to rely on people near the touchline shouting a running commentary to the rest of us in the stands It lasted til half time then cleared away.Half way through the 2nd half Maradona came on as he was a sub.Full time 0-0 so extra time,30 mins later still 0-0 so penalties.Maradona missed his,ballooned it over the bar,Spartak went through to the @t we had our Radio station press passes with us,we got let through by security & managed to find our way to the stadium's dressing @t two pals went off to see if they could get interviews with any Spartak player but told me to wait there in a corridor so there I was minding my own business whilst people were dashing by.I'd taken my coat off and on top of a chunky sweater I was wearing my Sheff Utd shirt.The door behind me opened,I turned around and there he was,standing in front of me, Diego Maradona in a trackie with two minders either side of him.He saw me and the shirt ,recognised it(some of you may know why)smiled,touched it,shook my hand and then he was gone.That moment lasted a second or two but the memory is still fresh and clear in my mind after all these years RIP Diego Armando Maradona ps the UK premiere of the Maradona documentary was held in Sheffield

[@rehan2118]

1986 was a magical year for me as a child

[@ciaranmcconkey7244]

The greatest player to ever play the game we all love, R.I.P Diego legend 👏🙏🙌

[@pothaiguru4951]

He may have died of heart attack but where as it's not only a heart breaking news instead it remains as a heart bleeding news for everyone. Knew no bounds to express our sorrows, what to express and what not to express! He's not only a greatest soccer player of all times but also a greatest sports man of all times! A true legend! We miss you soccer super 🌟 RIP - Soccer legend

[@yaseenmalik6981]

RIP diego maradona kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDNh6eNZdVribs

[@ronanoreilly6204]

Greatest sportsman of all time are you having a laugh he’s nowhere near the greatest sportsman of all time

[@glennseaward3050]

@@ronanoreilly6204 best footballer ever

[@hafizzR]

Its Football not soccer!!

[@edyronlly]

Rip legend

[@Hubertbebe93]

Rip legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 fly high wee man

[@pauleng883]

Never was before and never has been since. Sublime. Those that excel in their chosen field more often than not are flawed in some way. The memmories that maradona will have left on so many who watched him are worth more than money to them.

[@yaseenmalik6981]

RIP diego maradona kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDNh6eNZdVribs

[@beniboy76]

He was a Legend on the pitch, fast feet and electric pace One of the Greatest No one can forget him! Hand of God is old .

[@spinynormanbest6410]

So is Auschwitz

[@yaseenmalik6981]

RIP diego maradona kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDNh6eNZdVribs

[@roadend78]

RIP Diego the greatest ever ⚽️🇦🇷

[@OnlyElshafto]

R. I. P. Diego🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯

[@christopherputland3640]

RIP LEGEND.

[@mikepardoe7319]

Rip to a legend

[@quantum5170]

So saddened by the passing of this genius footballer. Most footballers will try to deceive the Ref England squad included if it means their team wins! at the end. No holds barred. RIP Maradona.

[@tramlad2]

Extraordinary player, he was so strong so skilful , an absolute joy to watch, one of the very best, along with Pele, Cruyff Messi and both Ronaldo's , god he was a blessed footballer, such a sad loss, his private life has taken its toll, RIP the little Argentine genius.

[@oktayyilmaz5134]

he is beyond the names you mentioned...

[@ariqyafifatalahputraani7]

@@oktayyilmaz5134 maybe for Messi and Ronaldo but not Pele and Cruyff. Especially Cruyff with his impact on Total Football

[@GreenstarTVchannel]

*THE LEGEND OF WORLD FOOTBALL 30.10.1960 - 25.11.2020.*

[@andrewpitt7773]

Superbly spoken.

[@mjtheking1622]

RIP to one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game and one of the greatest footballers to make the game entertaining and what it is today RIP Legend you will be missed and your legacy will live on forever RIP Diego Maradona

[@djgremlin5830]

went from villain to genius in the space of 20 minutes .. the hand of god to then follow it up with the best ever goal at a world cup

[@hartonoX69]

When I think ⚽ i remember Maradona (10) 👑

[@danielvasquez9010]

The God of football.. 💓💓

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

Was amazing to see him play in a Spurs shirt during the Osvaldo Ardiles Testimonial game. Very sad how things turned out, 60 is no age.

[@renatorondan5937]

Just saw the news can't believe it a great lost RIP Diego.

[@jgonz260]

Good reporting. Thank you for your comments. I am not Argentinian but a South American nonetheless. RIP Diego Armando Maradona,

[@jsnagra1able]

An extraordinary life.

[@kennethdodd5924]

Hand of God aside. Did what Messi couldn't do. Won the world cup on his own. RIP.

[@chinahatchild3030]

Cheated his to way to the final lmao

[@yaseenmalik6981]

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[@garryarden7200]

@@chinahatchild3030 No need for that mate.

[@timzz4720]

Maradona played ina different era

[@pranavalaparthi2021]

There's no need to insult another great footballer. Maradona was great and so is Messi. May you RIP Maradona, you will be remembered as a legend.

[@Nikos169]

Diego Armando Maradona (25th Nov) and George Best (2005) died on the same day.. 2 Flawed geniuses ..and the greatest flair players that ever lived RIP 🙏🏼

[@stenbergskij101]

no, George Best died some years ago.

[@Nikos169]

@@stenbergskij101 Thats why I put (2005) next to his name

[@shimarin1647]

Just saw the news cant believe it a great lost 🙏

[@marcot5386]

Nice one Adrian .. Tim Vickery's interview captures a lot of what England fans then and now aren't conscious of re Argentina's underdog past .. in fact all though England fans are patriotic (i'm English) we won wars, invented, etc, we root for underdogs and the down trodden .. so 34 yrs later i take my hat off to Maradona for fighting tooth and nail against bigger foes for everyone he represented, England that day in Mexico took one for the greater good of football history and Maradona's befitting Giant place in it, imo

[@nepaliguy6537]

People needs to read about him. Watch him Why he is regarded as the GOAT outside of stats. What he did for Argentina, how never has there been a World cup such dominated by one man and won for his nation. World stage. Against England - backstory of the Falklands '82. Put him out of Arg team and Napoli - ponder if they would have won at all. It was his great leadership, charisma, his desire and guidance - that's what seperates him from Messi/other players. How can you quantify such impact for a nation/ city that was looked down upon over longevity in great teams or consistency over long years? Different gravy. Then, what he did with Napoli. Magical stuff - 2 Serie A title with gap in between so not a one-off like Leicester. In the 80's - probably the best league in the world at that time. They still haven't won it since he's left Italy. Then what you will see at the end and understand why this man was worshiped like a God. Treated like one. The greatest of all times - my father swears he's never seen a better player. He will be talked about for hundred of years to come, legends never die. What a player he was. RIP.

[@SC-wx6qd]

Absolutely

[@glaucofernando9154]

Said everything...

[@thecodfather7109]

👏 👏 👏

[@dannywright1317]

Guy was a fat, cheating, coke head

[@yaseenmalik6981]

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[@saffrongames]

Rip Diego May you rest in the hands of god ✋🤚

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

That game in 86 is Maradona in a nutshell isn't it? Devious and unethical in the first goal, but gifted beyond all others in the second goal. He showed all of his sides on that one match.

[@MrResearcher122]

RIP

[@robfarquhar7780]

" The hand of God " loved by every football fan in Scotland

[@yaseenmalik6981]

RIP diego maradona kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDNh6eNZdVribs

[@sansrirupra7723]

Maradonaa greatest foodballer... all time... no one can match him... until now.

[@soulrebel2]

RIP legend

[@maureenmccarthy4204]

Greatest ever rest in peace genius ❤️

[@SkywatcherAnomalous89]

You can only neglect life so much before you pay for it. Very sad to see he never got the help he needed. RIP

[@markwhittaker6866]

Very true.

[@plato2030]

The one and only greatest player of all time. Rest in peace. A rebel who exposed Fifa’s corruption to the fans for first time

[@sukruoosten]

GOAT no questions asked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulkemp4121]

Simply the best

[@davinci234]

Sad week for football...Ray Clemence and now Maradona....RIP

[@williamn01]

Best of all time 🙌

[@memoresto3480]

Sorry gents but the photo of Maradona and the Belgian players your talking about was from 1982 RIP Diego Maradona.......the greatest of all time D10S

[@propromal]

The best player in the history

[@kanxyl9854]

Rip lengend 😭😭

[@danapnmk]

Love you forever, Maradona.

[@danapnmk]

@cody Jarrett No.

[@metinarkadas7648]

Maradona maradona maradona 😥😥💚💙♥️

[@samtalaat3593]

I'm sick and tired of this comment section crying about the hand of god. Hes just died and all you can talk about is how hard done by you are, literally grow up ffs. Pathetic

[@Mute040404]

It's impossible to look back on Maradona's life without referring to the 'hand of god' goal. In Argentina it is legendary

[@lewisdowsett8390]

Is it just me or is every footballer that dies a legend and the best ever?

[@Trudon]

Its just u

[@lewisdowsett8390]

@@Trudon really? Never heard these words before about best..Moore...Charlton etc ?

[@Trudon]

@@lewisdowsett8390 theyre legends but best ever no.

[@nepaliguy6537]

People needs to read about him. Watch him Why he is regarded as the GOAT outside of stats. What he did for Argentina, how never has there been a World cup such dominated by one man and won for his nation. World stage. Against England - backstory of the Falklands '82. Then, what he did with Napoli. Magical stuff - 2 Serie A title with gap in between so not a one-off like Leicester. In the 80's - probably the best league in the world at that time. They still haven't won it since he's left Italy. Then what you will see at the end and understand why this man was worshiped like a God. Treated like one. The greatest of all times - my father swears he's never seen a better player. He will be talked about for hundred of years to come, legends never die. What a player he was. RIP.

[@kennethwilkinson2095]

Real fans know it's only between this man, pele, maybe zidane comes closest.

[@stellasmithson3836]

RIP Diego

[@jampeldorje7703]

Well said 😊

[@richardmurray2068]

Adrian Durham talking about Diego Armando Maradona is a bit like Stormzy reviewing Beethovens 5th Symphony

[@silvinacarnavale466]

he is the best ever

[@JonasFilberg]

Mr 🐐

[@danielmcanoy7286]

George Best and Diego Maradona both die on the same day 15 years apart. RIP Legend

[@waleedgaming4910]

The OG GOAT

[@tsunami7822]

Rip