It was the June 22, 1986 if Diego Armando Maradonain that ofEstadio Azteca in Mexico, he surrendered himself to history. In a hot purely Mexican climate, with a rarefied air due to the national altitudes, one of the most iconic football played: Argentina-England, game went into the archives like the game of “La Mano de Dios” as well as the “Goal of the Century”. After 36 years he returns to the topic Ali Bin Nasserhistorical arbiter of the dispute.
Bin Nasser: “I was chosen for political reasons”
Argentina-England In fact, it wasn’t just easy a football fan or the challenge of Maradona. Played only 4 years after the end of the “Falklands War”, it should represent a real one political dispute. Highly appreciated by both fans who Argentines First of all, they were particularly enthusiastic about it hostagefollowing Loss in armed conflict.
GETTY: Photo – Diego Armando Maradona
“To choose a European or South American referee who speaks English or Spanish for this type of game would have led to talk of favoritism,” said Bin Nasser. “A Tunisian who doesn’t speak English or Spanish to lead Argentina-England was a crazy choice. Still, I managed pretty well, except for this historical error…”, the former referee continued.
The meetings with Maradona and the auctioned ball
Am Nasser then he returned to who he was Diego Armando Maradona. The two met several times after retiring, Exchange also numerous memorabilia of the game. Only one object has remained firmly in the hands of the former referee over the years: the ball this historic meeting. A few days ago theauction for the sphere, with offers between 2.5 and 3 million pounds.
GETTY: Photo – Maradona
“This ball means a lot to me and I wouldn’t have given it to anyone, not even Diego, if he had asked me for it. But now, in light of recent events, it’s time to share it with everyone”, these are the wishes of Ali Bin Nasser. The Brand Balloon Aztec It was used throughout the challenge. In addition to hand aim and to the goal of the centurythe goal was also scored with this ball 2-1 English, off Gary Lineker. Thanks to this goal, the same Lineker took the opportunity a Maradona to win the Golden Shoe of the tournament as well as the World Championship even.
Mario Reccia