This Maradona pass from his first stint at Boca shows what an absolute genius he was. The casualness with which he lobs a 40 yard ball that lands in the exact place it needs to land, the only place where the forward can get to it between the defender and the keeper to score

And this Maradona goal shows the same level of precision. He takes a throw in, gets the ball back. Spots a tiny little hole in the first post, and just absolutely drills a shot that no sane player would ever dream of taking. Seriously, WHO SHOOTS FROM HERE??

His "impossible goal" against Juventus. Defying Physics to get the ball over the wall with enough pace to beat the keeper. He had to invent a new way of shooting almost, kicking his leg out to the side, caressing the ball into the top corner.

Because of globalization/neoliberalism/late capitalism etc. we won't see another figure like Diego. These days everything is hyper-professionalized and the good players immediately become "brands" with full-time staffs and comms people to manage their image.

Seriously what even is this play?? Are they playing football or some other sport? What kind of genius can pull this play off?

Oh just casually blowing past three River defenders and then delivering a perfect cross *with the outside of the foot at full speed* putting it right on the forward's head, who nods it over the bar