RIP Diego Maradona

In the "He would have wanted it that way" file: Police had to use rubber bullets and tear gas to break up the riot that began when soccer fans in Buenos Aires learned the public viewing of Maradona's casket had ended with them outside. Some of them then tried to rush the cemetery where the private burial service was held.

 

Daniel Alarcón wrote this last year.

The Tragedy of Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Stars

 

This was the best thing that I read on Maradona this week.

Child genius Diego Maradona became the fulfilment of a prophecy | Jonathan Wilson

 

In all of the tributes, the thing which rings through is that he was always coddled because of his talent even when he was pre-teen. As a result, everything he ever did was forgiven, he never really developed a moral center and he was used by those around him to a ridiculous degree.

Someone made the point that a Maradona in 2020 is an overmanaged recluse like Messi or Ronaldo. He’s in prefect shape and only gives quotes which are vetted by his team of advisors. The appeal of Maradona to many was not just the surreal talent but the bastard who got away with (almost) everything.

 

Um.

 

Michael Jackson situation?

 

songbird-

I think Brand is brilliant. His writing on sobriety is fantastic.