djchapsticks Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 19 minutes ago, Barney Rubble said: If that's in any way true, then I'm not surprised. He's visibly been a heart attack waiting to happen this week. But even so, I sincerely hope he pulls through. Taking on the full Belgian team in 86 and having one of the greatest WC photos ever. Hand of god The greatest goal ever scored Dragging his nation to the World Cup Dragging his sub par nation to another final 4 years later The goal, celebration and subsequent fallout of USA94 The wild moments on the sidelines in 2010 and actually having them believe he could win it as a gaffer And then the absolute madness of tonight. I love the guy and hope he's OK, but it's obvious that Maradona is the undisputed king of the World Cup. The first player (even more than Pele) who comes to mind when the WC is mentioned. I sincerely hope he isn't in a bad way but let's be honest, if he popped his clogs during the tournament after what looks like a week long marching powder bender, would anyone really be shocked or expect any less? If Mr World Cup goes, you know he'll go at a World Cup. He'll be fine though, he'll be staggering about in Kazan on Saturday with his jaw swinging for the fences like the mad legend he is. That Belgian photo - just in case you don't know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, djchapsticks said: Taking on the full Belgian team. Hand of god The greatest goal ever scored Dragging his nation to the World Cup Dragging his sub par nation to another final 4 years later The goal, celebration and subsequent fallout of USA94 The wild moments on the sidelines in 2010 and actually having them believe he could win it as a gaffer And then the absolute madness of tonight. I love the guy and hope he's OK, but it's obvious that Maradona is the undisputed king of the World Cup. The fist player (even more than Pele) who comes to mind when the WC is mentioned. I sincerely hope he isn't in a bad way but let's be honest. If he popped his clogs during the tournament after what looks like a week long marching powder bender, would anyone really be shocked or expect any less? If Mr World Cup goes, you know he'll go at a World Cup. He'll be fine though, he'll be staggering about in Kazan on Saturday with his jaw swinging for the fences like the mad legend he is. Good post. Maradona is the absolute fkn boi and the greatest of all time without a doubt. A genuine legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Taking on the full Belgian team in 86 and having one of the greatest WC photos ever. Hand of god The greatest goal ever scored Dragging his nation to the World Cup Dragging his sub par nation to another final 4 years later The goal, celebration and subsequent fallout of USA94 The wild moments on the sidelines in 2010 and actually having them believe he could win it as a gaffer And then the absolute madness of tonight. I love the guy and hope he's OK, but it's obvious that Maradona is the undisputed king of the World Cup. The first player (even more than Pele) who comes to mind when the WC is mentioned. I sincerely hope he isn't in a bad way but let's be honest, if he popped his clogs during the tournament after what looks like a week long marching powder bender, would anyone really be shocked or expect any less? If Mr World Cup goes, you know he'll go at a World Cup. He'll be fine though, he'll be staggering about in Kazan on Saturday with his jaw swinging for the fences like the mad legend he is. That Belgian photo - just in case you don't know what I mean. Great photo but not remotely indicative of what was actually going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Taking on the full Belgian team in 86 and having one of the greatest WC photos ever. Hand of god The greatest goal ever scored Dragging his nation to the World Cup Dragging his sub par nation to another final 4 years later The goal, celebration and subsequent fallout of USA94 The wild moments on the sidelines in 2010 and actually having them believe he could win it as a gaffer And then the absolute madness of tonight. Just to add what he did with Napoli. Comparing great players, especially over different eras, is daft, but his ability to force results while covering every area of the pitch makes him the most effective player in history to me. https://www.theguardian.com/football/copa90/2017/may/11/diego-maradona-naples-napoli-fans-30-years-scudetto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Just now, welshbairn said: Just to add what he did with Napoli. Comparing great players, especially over different eras, is daft, but his ability to force results while covering every area of the pitch makes him the most effective player in history to me. https://www.theguardian.com/football/copa90/2017/may/11/diego-maradona-naples-napoli-fans-30-years-scudetto Don’t think that Scudetto at Napoli was at a World Cup to be honest m8. Happy to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Christophe said: Don’t think that Scudetto at Napoli was at a World Cup to be honest m8. Happy to be corrected. Eh? You're very strict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 50 minutes ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: Missed this earlier and watching the highlights. Not convinced by that penalty. If that is given then they'll be giving about 5 pens a game. I prefer the intended alternative outcome, that defenders stop wrestling and holding the opposition in the box, football breaks out and there's no need to give any penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Eh? You're very strict. You’ve gone off WC topic, not happy about it mate, not happy at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 26 minutes ago, Christophe said: Great photo but not remotely indicative of what was actually going on... Plus Belgium actually won that game (opening match of Spain 82). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Christophe Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lurkst said: Plus Belgium actually won that game (opening match of Spain 82). Yes, he was pretty poor in this game actually. After that last still, he tries to lift it over to the Argie at the top of shot and gives it straight to the Belgian bunch instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 36 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Taking on the full Belgian team in 86 and having one of the greatest WC photos ever. Hand of god The greatest goal ever scored Dragging his nation to the World Cup Dragging his sub par nation to another final 4 years later The goal, celebration and subsequent fallout of USA94 The wild moments on the sidelines in 2010 and actually having them believe he could win it as a gaffer And then the absolute madness of tonight. Not to mention making the whole of a major country seethe about his actions 32 years later while near 60 year old professionals still bitterly spit out venom about him and his nation. Lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Reports on Twitter saying Maradona Is doing fine thankfully and on the way to Moscow. Was a blood pressure related issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 34 minutes ago, Christophe said: Great photo but not remotely indicative of what was actually going on... Agreed. Its still an absolutely iconic photo, though. I did mean to say 82 in the original post (honestly! ). Think it gets mixed up quite commonly with the 1986 semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, djchapsticks said: Taking on the full Belgian team in 86 and having one of the greatest WC photos ever. Hand of god The greatest goal ever scored Dragging his nation to the World Cup Dragging his sub par nation to another final 4 years later The goal, celebration and subsequent fallout of USA94 The wild moments on the sidelines in 2010 and actually having them believe he could win it as a gaffer And then the absolute madness of tonight. I love the guy and hope he's OK, but it's obvious that Maradona is the undisputed king of the World Cup. The first player (even more than Pele) who comes to mind when the WC is mentioned. I sincerely hope he isn't in a bad way but let's be honest, if he popped his clogs during the tournament after what looks like a week long marching powder bender, would anyone really be shocked or expect any less? If Mr World Cup goes, you know he'll go at a World Cup. He'll be fine though, he'll be staggering about in Kazan on Saturday with his jaw swinging for the fences like the mad legend he is. That Belgian photo - just in case you don't know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Lurkst said: Plus Belgium actually won that game (opening match of Spain 82). Correct. It's not the semi final of 86. Uniquely, it wasn't screened live here, due to the Falklands War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 You’ve gone off WC topic, not happy about it mate, not happy at allThis ends when you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Did I imagine this or after Messi scored did the commentator say something like "Well all the top players in the World Cup are on fire now: Messi...Ronaldo...Diego Costa...*awkward pause*...Harry Kane"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 8 hours ago, FifeArab said: Reports on Twitter saying Maradona Is doing fine thankfully and on the way to Moscow. Was a blood pressure related issue. Good, that never killed anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 37 minutes ago, nsr said: Did I imagine this or after Messi scored did the commentator say something like "Well all the top players in the World Cup are on fire now: Messi...Ronaldo...Diego Costa...*awkward pause*...Harry Kane"? He called them the “big guns” and yes, Sir Harry of Kaneshire was mentioned alongside Messi and Ronaldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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