This “Maradonian Church” has its own Ten Commandments, which begin with one of their deity’s most unforgettable utterances: “La pelota no es mancha” (the ball is not soiled). Maybe he was telling the truth about “the hand of God” steering that unbelievable goal against England in 1986? Maradona, in a memorable run, in the best play of all times! Cosmic kite (Barrilete cósmico), which planet did you come from, to leave so many Englishmen behind, for the country to become a clenched fist crying for Argentina? Thank you God, for football, for Maradona!”Vivek Menezes is a writer based in Goa, India.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 26, 2020 20:26 UTC