Maradona

The Boy. The Rebel. The God.

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Maradona

By: Guillem Balague

Narrated by: David John

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PRE-ORDER RISE OF THE VILLANS, GUILLEM BALAGUE'S NEW BOOK, NOW. OUT 25 SEPTEMBER

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MARADONA is the definitive new biography of a true global icon, from world-renowned football writer and journalist Guillem Balagué.

Diego Armando Maradona was widely acclaimed as a genius. One of the greatest footballers of all time, he was also one of the most controversial. In an international career with Argentina he earned 91 caps and scored 34 goals and played in four FIFA World Cups. With his unforgettable 'hand of God' goal and unsurpassed second one in the 1986 quarter-final against England, he captained his nation and led them to victory over West Germany in the final in Mexico. His vision, passing, ball control and dribbling skills, and his presence and leadership on the field, often electrified his own team's overall performance.

Maradona's club career included dazzling spells in his own country at Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys, and in Europe with Barcelona, Napoli and Sevilla. Yet his life was one of relentless media attention, including tales of drug abuse and constant health issues.

Based on in-depth interviews and first-hand stories, Guillem Balagué's masterly biography represents a psychological and sociological approach to the legend. This journey of exploration takes Guillem to Argentina, Spain, Italy and Dubai. Along the way, he asks what fosters such adulation, and how this adoration engendered a self-destructive personality. Even after his untimely death in 2020, Maradona continues to fascinate: his divine status seemingly preserved for ever.

Football (American)

Football (Soccer)

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Latin American

Portugal

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To us die hard Maradona fans there is nothing new in this book save, maybe, an insight to his time in Sevilla. Balague uses his contacts in the Spanish game to garner quotes from Carlos Unzue amongst others. A whole book about the year in Sevilla must surely be on the agenda. One thing I find bizarre is the decision by the narrator to mock accents throughout his narration when quoting Argentinians, Spaniards and Hispanics in general. We Spanish don’t really get upset at this type of thing, I actually find it amusing, however can you imagine the uproar should David John narrate a biography of Usain Bolt or Sachin Tendulkar with the same comedic abandon towards his accents. He even drops a slight feminine tilt to quote Claudia Villafañe!! None of this takes away from the contents however, and it is yet another book that proves the worth of the real GOAT. ¡Aúpa!