the greatest, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

DIEGO MARADONA, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, died today aged 60.

Maradona inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986 when as captain he displayed a level of skill, creativity, strength and desire arguably not seen before or since.

I know it's impossible to compare, but for me, Diego Maradona is the greatest football player ever.

I'm sorry to say that I've never seen him play live, though. My Maradona memories are when I saw him on TV, especially during that amazing World Cup of Mexico'86. Late, late night games, staying up too late just to catch all the magic, then having to do exams the morning after and somehow managing to get away with it.

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THIS PICTURE was taken during a trip to Napoli, where Maradona is still revered as a saint, now thirty years after winning the Italian championship for them.

Do not go gentle, Diego, do not go gentle.

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alternative version posted earlier:
https://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=7&p=1569601

pajaran, quovadis, CMJC, jemaflor, Royaldevon, jhm has marked this note useful

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lousat (130007) 2020-11-25 11:20

Hi Benny,it is really a sad evening for football, but in particular for Naples. You who have been there, you can understand how much this man has changed the history of this city, congratulations for the timely choice to post this beautiful memory. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (205793) 2020-11-25 11:58

Ciao Benny, you remmber well a great champion, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

quovadis (5677) 2020-11-25 16:57

Hi Benny.

Definitely this presentation from Napoli touches memories, maybe hearts of many football funs around the globe, a great tribute to Diego here on TE. He has played at very competitive level during his best years in his professional career. It was always a pleasure to watch his technical skills and speed. TFS!!!

jemaflor (135464) 2020-11-25 23:10

Hi Benny,
Excellente idée pour évoquer cette disparition, une photo qui colle ainsi à l'actualité. Bien vue et bien prise cette photo de cette original portail bien réalisé, bon post, tfs.

emka (152274) 2020-11-26 0:14

Hello Benny, I read yesterday that Maradona passed away. I am not interested in football, I have never seen even one match but of course, I have heard about Diego. Interesting street art and you have found a good picture of this sad event. 60 years old- he was quite young (old and young, how relative it is!).
Best regrads Malgo

Royaldevon (75468) 2020-11-26 3:25

Hello Benny,

No-one can dispute the amazing skill of this footballer and how much he must have inspired the lives of other would-be footballers.
No matter your nationality, you will have seen or heard of him. 60 is a young age to die!

Thank you for this unusual capture and memento from your travels,
Bev :-)

jhm (203057) 2020-11-26 9:03

Goedenavond Benny,

Inderdaad was een van de beste dribbelaars in de wereld.
Maar hoe kan een mens zo de verkeerde wereld opgaan.
Had naam en faam, en uiteraard veel geld.
Dit heeft hem uiteindelijk zijn dood gekost.
**Vrouwen en drank zijn de sleutel van het gevang**
Maar een goede herinnering foto.
Mooi om dit nog eens te zien, bedankt.

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John

dta (98556) 2020-11-26 11:05

Hello Benny,
Excellent photo d'actualité pour celui qui était une star adulée à Naples , et un génie du football pour tout le monde.
Amicalement