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Well he certainly had his flaws (like many a genius I guess) but i totally agree with your last sentence.
 

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Sad news. 2020 is relentless.

However, (tin hat on) I always felt he was overrated. Some magical moments, but his stats don't smack of 'greatest ever player', even though he was a magnificent entertainer. For me, to be considered the greatest ever you need to have the longevity and the professionalism to take you to the summit of the sport. I just don't feel Maradona quite achieved that.

Still, he was a real character and it's a sad loss for the world of football.
 

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Played until he was 37, 259 goals in 491 games, 4 World Cups and 91 caps (thanks Wiki). He was more than just a character, the guy was a footballing genius. I loved watching him. RIP Diego.
 
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jespafc":2fvv322y said:
Sad news. 2020 is relentless.

However, (tin hat on) I always felt he was overrated. Some magical moments, but his stats don't smack of 'greatest ever player', even though he was a magnificent entertainer. For me, to be considered the greatest ever you need to have the longevity and the professionalism to take you to the summit of the sport. I just don't feel Maradona quite achieved that.

Still, he was a real character and it's a sad loss for the world of football.

Good grief, only on Pasoti can one of the greatest footballers ever be described as overated. :doh:
 

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Fitting he died on the 19t anniversary of the greatest Brit I've ever seen play.

Georgie and Maradona playing keepie up, I wonder who'd win.

I don't think he was overrated, but he wasn't my cup of tea I must admit. The hand of God tarnished him in my book.
 

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RIP Diego.

One of the world's greats, no doubt. I was lucky enough to see him once, playing for Spurs in a testimonial for Ossie Ardiles. Incredible to watch, linked up with Hoddle as if they'd been playing together all their lives!

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Keepitgreen":wahho0aq said:
Played until he was 37, 259 goals in 491 games, 4 World Cups and 91 caps (thanks Wiki). He was more than just a character, the guy was a footballing genius. I loved watching him. RIP Diego.

Amen to that.
That 1986 Argentina side was average almost workmanlike but through his skill, sheer will and desire they won the World Cup.
5 goals and 5 assists. And what he did at Napoli was astonishing. No surprise he's considered a god there. RIP Diego.
 

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Clarke_B":3t3gaope said:
jespafc":3t3gaope said:
Sad news. 2020 is relentless.

However, (tin hat on) I always felt he was overrated. Some magical moments, but his stats don't smack of 'greatest ever player', even though he was a magnificent entertainer. For me, to be considered the greatest ever you need to have the longevity and the professionalism to take you to the summit of the sport. I just don't feel Maradona quite achieved that.

Still, he was a real character and it's a sad loss for the world of football.

Good grief, only on Pasoti can one of the greatest footballers ever be described as overated. :doh:

Yes, a message board for sharing opinions. And you said it yourself...'one of'...but not 'the' - that was my point, I hope that's okay with you. I thought he was overrated by those who claimed he was the greatest ever.
 

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Certainly in the top 3 or 4 of all time, I would say Jespafc.
Winning the world cup virtually single-handed not an high enough summit for you?
 

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Lousy_Pint":199mif4s said:
Certainly in the top 3 or 4 of all time, I would say Jespafc.
Winning the world cup virtually single-handed not an high enough summit for you?

You said it.

Top 10 I'd say.
 
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I think it's very difficult to pinpoint one player as 'the greatest' although I think Maradona would be one of a very short list of contenders. He and Pele were named joint winners of FIFA's player of the 20th Century, with Maradona topping the online poll that was run:-

https://www.fifa.com/news/pele-and-mara ... tens-76134

Certainly Maradona doesn't have the consistency or longevity of a Ronaldo or Messi, but then neither of them have had such a starring role in winning the World Cup for their country as Maradona did in 1986. Or transformed a club (Napoli) in quite the same way.
 
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Lousy_Pint":1ol900nr said:
Certainly in the top 3 or 4 of all time, I would say Jespafc.
Winning the world cup virtually single-handed not an high enough summit for you?

You said it.

Top 10 I'd say.

Can't wait to see the others in your top ten.
1) James Milner
2) David Batty
3) Vinny Samways
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10) Diego Maradona
 

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third earl of jean":49cin2b2 said:
I think it's very difficult to pinpoint one player as 'the greatest' although I think Maradona would be one of a very short list of contenders. He and Pele were named joint winners of FIFA's player of the 20th Century, with Maradona topping the online poll that was run:-

https://www.fifa.com/news/pele-and-mara ... tens-76134

Certainly Maradona doesn't have the consistency or longevity of a Ronaldo or Messi, but then neither of them have had such a starring role in winning the World Cup for their country as Maradona did in 1986. Or transformed a club (Napoli) in quite the same way.


I think the other thing to consider is that Maradona played in an era where the greatest players were blatantly and cynically hacked down.

These days Ronaldo and Messi have it easy where defenders are scared to even make any contact.

Maradona is easily in the top three players of all time. Considering he played in Argentina, Spain and Italy, whereas Pele only played in Brazil, he might even be at the top.
 

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Clarke_B":12b3il23 said:
jespafc":12b3il23 said:
Lousy_Pint":12b3il23 said:
Certainly in the top 3 or 4 of all time, I would say Jespafc.
Winning the world cup virtually single-handed not an high enough summit for you?

You said it.

Top 10 I'd say.

Can't wait to see the others in your top ten.
1) James Milner
2) David Batty
3) Vinny Samways
.......
10) Diego Maradona

Nah not Samways, he was too hot-headed. Milner gives you 100% and Batty was a midfield general. Not in my top 3, but top 10 contenders for sure. I'm going offline now for a bit Clarkey, so you'll have to wait until tomorrow for my other nominations.