Do you think Maradona's legacy is tainted?

**superfrank** · 05/12/2009, 8:59 PM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

Every time i hear maradonas name i think of the 2nd goal he scored against england. UN-BE-LIEV-ABLE!!

I love that goal but I've always preferred his one against Belgium in the semis. I think it's because he's nearly falling over while hitting a perfect shot. The ability to do that is outstanding.

**irishultra** · 05/12/2009, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by dan o d

even in the 1994 world cup when maradona was 34 , he was argentinas best player(up untill being done for drugs), despite his obvious lack of pace and physicality.
henry is not in maradonas league. he was a very good player between 1999-2005 and since them i cant remember him having a great match. he relied too much on his pace and when that went he became exposed.
even in the recent games against ireland, anelka( a player who has never played in a major international tournament and is an effective journeyman) was heads and shoulders above henry. all this business that henry is one of the best players ever is bullsh*t

While I won't claim Henry has reached the level of performance he was at between 2001 and 2005, he was however class last season.

**The Fly** · 07/12/2009, 4:50 AM

Originally Posted by Schumi

Maradona for me is the greatest player of my lifetime. The 'hand of god' incident is a mere sideshow, similar to Senna crashing into Prost in Japan in 1989.

...and Schumacher ramming into Villeneuve at Jerez in 1997 - Schumi

**old git** · 07/12/2009, 7:56 AM

Originally Posted by superfrank

I love that goal but I've always preferred his one against Belgium in the semis. I think it's because he's nearly falling over while hitting a perfect shot. The ability to do that is outstanding.

goal against england was a better goal started out at half way line beat 5-6 players rounded shilton was tackled and still scored as he it was falling ... plus it was against england

**Schumi** · 07/12/2009, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by The Fly

...and Schumacher ramming into Villeneuve at Jerez in 1997 - Schumi

Shhh.

**el punter** · 07/12/2009, 12:02 PM

As an aside.....isn't Jimmy Magee's commentary awful on that You Tube as he witnesses the greatest goal in world cup history?

Diego's reputation was enhanced by the Hand of God incident. All part of the amazing little package that is Diego.

Diego, if you're reading this...I love you.

**SkStu** · 07/12/2009, 5:03 PM

Originally Posted by old git

goal against england was a better goal started out at half way line beat 5-6 players rounded shilton was tackled and still scored as he it was falling ... plus it was against england

i dont think Peter Reid would be too happy with the way he let him past him though!! FFS Reidy, at least look like youre trying!

**Murfinator** · 09/12/2009, 9:14 PM

I'd agree that Maradona was always the rebel without a cause kind of player, same as Cantona so when they got involved in their respective incidents I wouldn't say it damaged my reputation of them, because I accepted them as those kind of characters and saw beyond it.

The reasons people admire Henry is a bit different, he's love for his relaxed style and fair play kind of attitude. I've always thought of Henry as a gentleman sort of character and that's why him doing that hurts him a lot more than it would diego or cantona. I'd say it hurt Zidane a bit too.

**Acornvilla** · 09/12/2009, 9:52 PM

Originally Posted by Murfinator

I'd agree that Maradona was always the rebel without a cause kind of player, same as Cantona so when they got involved in their respective incidents I wouldn't say it damaged my reputation of them, because I accepted them as those kind of characters and saw beyond it.

The reasons people admire Henry is a bit different, he's love for his relaxed style and fair play kind of attitude. I've always thought of Henry as a gentleman sort of character and that's why him doing that hurts him a lot more than it would diego or cantona. I'd say it hurt Zidane a bit too.

it must have hurt his head atleast