Maradona compares Argentina's 1986 team with current one
Updated: 2016-06-30 10:30
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||
This file photo taken on June 22, 1986 shows Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona (C) dribbling past three English defenders in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England. Thirty years ago on June 22, 1986 Maradona scored two goals against England, the first one dubbed "Hand of God" goal with his left hand as he jumped for the ball in front of goalkeeper Peter Shilton.[Photo/VCG] |
The message was published by Argentine media, despite being a private message between a group of 1986 world champion players.
The message from the former number 10, began: "Diego Maradona, your captain, speaking."
In the message, the 55-year-old also complained about the fact that his fellow former teammates were not "taken into account" for the Argentina coach position. Maradona coached the 2010 World Cup team in South Africa and made it to the quarterfinals.
Maradona said "every second that passes we are getting older".
In the World Cup 1986, Maradona scored two goals against England in the quarterfinals, one with his hand ("Hand of God") and the other was a memorable individual effort. The match ended 2-1 for Argentina and England went home.
Maradona was also part of the runners-up team at the World Cup 1990 in Italy.
Argentina's current team lost the 2016 Centennial Copa America final in the United States on June 26 to Chile in penalties, after drawing 0-0 after extra time.
Related Stories
Has Lionel Messi turned his back on Argentina for good? 2016-06-28 11:31
Argentina's coach to stay with national side 2016-06-28 09:08
Messi fires Argentina to Copa final 2016-06-23 07:46
Messi carries Argentina's hopes in Copa Centenario 2016-06-02 07:50
Today's Top News
Boris Johnson quits party leadership contest
UK parties head for leadership battles
Terrorist attack in Turkey reinforces need for unity
New British PM to be in place by Sept 9
Labour's Jeremy Corbyn loeses no-confidence vote
Poll: Migrants viewed as dividing European society
Germany, France, Italy urge Britain not to waste time in divorcing EU
Britain urged not to waste time in divorcing EU
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Hollywood snaps up rock star's dog film |
Chinese people welcome dispossessed |
The can-do generation to the fore |
Riding the wave |
Leisure giants buoy cruise market |
She followed her heart |