Diego Armando

Maradona

Sahana Kanabar 6E

What teams have they played for?

Argentinos Juniors

Boca Juniors

Barcelona

Napoli

FC Sevilla

Newell’s Old Boys

What is their background, how

long have they been playing,

what position do they play?

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1960

Played from 1976 to 1997

Attacking Midfielder

What does this player do that makes them so good?

He is a great dribbler, from center Maradona can dribble the ball straight to goal. Faking and dodging past defenders before neatly shooting the ball into the net. Maradona has great aim being able to shoot goals from impossible angles.

Why are they enjoyable to

watch, what are some of their

best moments?Maradona scored what is said to be the

best World Cup goal. From center he dribbled the ball past almost everyone, confusing the goalie and he was able to neatly kick the ball into the net. Maybe he was not the No. 1 player in the world but he had a lot of fans and helped his team to win many titles.

If you had the chance, what

three questions would you ask

the player?What was the highlight of your career?

If you had the chance, which game would you replay, either because of its glory or to change it?

Later in your career you became involved with drugs, what advise do you have to younger football players about making the right choices?

Bibliography

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Clingbak. "YouTube - The Best of Diego Maradona." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. 05 Nov. 2006. Web. 30 Nov. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpu-M6kXCk>.

Diego Armando Maradona Pictures. Digital image. Top Footballer. Web. 07 Dec. 2010. <http://www.top-footballer.com/diego-armando-maradona-pictures/>.

Video: Happy 50th Birthday Maradona His Best Goals | BoxofficeFootball Soccer Highlights Video News Online. Digital image. Boxofficefootball - Football Highlights, Funny Videos, Football News. 2010. Web. 07 Dec. 2010. <http://www.boxofficefootball.com/video-happy-50th-birthday-maradona-his-best-goals/>.