He is considered by many to have been the greatest footballer to have ever lived, yet off the pitch his life was full of tragedy.

Learn about the fascinating history of this amazing man, and discover why he arrived in Naples as a hero and left as the most hated man in Italy.

Diego vs. Maradona
Early life in Buenos Aires
Being spotted by a talent scout and joining Argentinos Juniors
An uneasy life in Barcelona
Fighting with Athletico Bilbao
His surprise move to Naples
Naples vs. the rest of Italy
Maradona being welcomed as a demi-god in Naples
Becoming a national hero for Argentina
The 1990 World Cup in Italy
Maradona's life in the Neapolitan underworld
Cocaine and prostitutes
Failing drug tests and leaving Naples
His tragic later life
Response to his death in 2020

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/maradona

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