Diego Maradona was one of the most influential and talented footballers in history. Born in Argentina in 1960, he rose from humble beginnings in Buenos Aires to become a global icon of the sport. Known for his extraordinary dribbling, vision, and creativity, Maradona had the rare ability to control the tempo of a match almost single-handedly.
His most legendary moment came during the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he captained Argentina to victory. In the quarter-final against England, Maradona scored two of the most famous goals in football history: the controversial “Hand of God” goal and the remarkable solo effort later named the “Goal of the Century.”