But one club lucky enough to have seen him in action in their very own shirt was Tottenham when Maradona turned out for Spurs in the testimonial of close friend Ossie Ardiles back in 1986.

Did Maradona ever play for Spurs?

In 1993, he played for Newell's Old Boys and in 1995 returned to Boca Juniors for a two-year stint. Maradona also appeared for Tottenham Hotspur in a testimonial match for Osvaldo Ardiles against Internazionale, shortly before the 1986 World Cup.

Did Maradona ever play in UK?

Just under 12 months later, Maradona was back and played against England for the first of only two times in his career. The great rivalry between the two nations was in its infancy here, two years before the Falklands War and with that World Cup meeting still six years away.

Who was the last team Maradona played for?

Maradona's stint with Napoli came to an end when he was arrested in Argentina for cocaine possession and received a 15-month suspension from playing football. Next he played for Sevilla in Spain and Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. In 1995 he returned to Boca Juniors and played his last match on October 25, 1997.

Who played against Maradona hand of God?

Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has hit out at Diego Maradona for “never apologising” for his 1986 'Hand of God' goal, fewer than 24 hours since his death.

Diego Maradona Plays For Spurs (1986)

Why is Maradona called Hand of God?

"The hand of God" (Spanish: La mano de Dios) was a phrase used by Argentine footballer Diego Maradona to describe a goal that he scored during the Argentina v England quarter finals match of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The goal took place on 22 June 1986, at the Estadio Azteca (Aztec Stadium) in Mexico City.

Did Pele win Copa America?

The Copa América is South America's major tournament in senior men's soccer and determines the continental champion. ... Pelé, the "Player of the Century", has never won the continental title and only competed in one South American Championship in 1959.

Did Glen Hoddle play against Maradona?

Glenn Hoddle on playing with Diego Maradona for Tottenham... and why he was better than Messi and Ronaldo. ... Asked by a Standard reader who was the best player he ever played with, Hoddle replied: "I had the pleasure of playing with Diego Maradona in Ossie Ardiles' testimonial.

Did Ossie Ardiles play with Maradona?

Ardiles and Maradona played together at the 1982 World Cup, but Ardiles had retired from international duty before Maradona's inspirational performance at the 1986 tournament in Mexico.

What boots did Hoddle wear?

Glenn Hoddle is fully committed to both the GHA and Hummel football boots, born from a desire to give back to the game that has made his name.

Who is better Pele or Maradona?

Pele is the national hero of Brazil and a prolific scorer who scored 77 goals in 92 caps for Brazil. On the other hand, Maradona has less goals in his score list. However, if you really see, then Pele had a good team with him for Brazil while winning the World Cup. But Diego won the World Cup for Argentina on his own.

Who was the goalkeeper for the hand of God?

Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton says Diego Maradona had greatness but lacked sportsmanship as he never apologised for his infamous Hand of God goal in the 1986 World Cup.

Why do people love Maradona so much?

Maradona, who died of a heart attack at age 60 on Nov. 25, was also a controversial figure. Fans worshipped him for his extraordinary skills on the field, his charisma, and his championing of the poor.

Did Maradona ever admit to handball?

Maradona himself admitted in Asif Kapadia's documentary on the Argentine's career that beating England was "a beautiful feeling, a type of symbolic revenge against the English" for the loss of las Malvinas.

Who is the god of football all time?

God Of Football In World

Diego Maradona, commonly known as "The God of Football," was one of the greatest football players of all time. On Earth, he witnessed both heaven and hell, and he died on Wednesday at the age of 60.

How much is Diego Maradona worth?

Maradona had an estimated net worth of $500,000 at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth, a website that reports on the wealth of famous people.

Is Sergio Aguero related to Maradona?

Sergio Agüero married the daughter of the late-great Diego Maradona, and their son, born in 2009 and called Benjamín, also has a very special godfather: Leo Messi.