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First Port Stanley, Now This?? (with The Upshot!) | The History of The World Cup (Part 3/4)
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With Argentina crowned 1978 champions in a tournament that stinks of corruption, the focus shifts to Maradona himself — the player who wasn't there. Born in a Buenos Aires shantytown, he fell into a cesspit as a child and was saved by his uncle. He is described as probably the most naturally talented player ever to play the game. The GOAT debate with Messi is settled quickly: Maradona did it on terrible pitches while addicted to cocaine, had the build of a darts player, and scored the greatest goal of all time with an approximate BMI of 40 [1] — Fin Taylor "He scores the greatest goal of all time, all time, while having a BMI of 40." 25:35 . By contrast, Messi's achievements, though immense, came with hormone injections rather than recreational drugs. Maradona's famous closeness to family is highlighted by a staggering detail: he spent a minimum of $15,000 a month on phone calls to his parents and siblings [2] — Horatio Gould "Maradona spent $15,000/month on phone calls: Diego Maradona spent a minimum of $15,000 a month calling his parents and siblings, demonstrat…" 24:39 . His cycle at Napoli is documented: three days of training, winning a game single-handedly, then a four-day cocaine-and-Mafia bender, followed by Thursday on a treadmill in an oxygen mask and cling film.
Diego Maradona spent a minimum of $15,000 a month calling his parents and siblings, demonstrating his unusually close family ties.
