Diego Maradona turns 59: Top 5 antics of the Argentinian legend

Diego Marona - man, myth, legend. Widely regarded as one of, if t most, greatest players to have graced pitch in history of game, Diego Marona turned 59 on Thursday. Argentine legend has gone on to score some of most memorable goals world has ever seen, while also propelling Napoli and Argentina to new heights during his playing career. 

If you're wondering what Argentine great is up to se days, Marona currently spends his day as manr of Argentinian club, Gimnasia de La Plata. As a huge crowd of spectators gared in and around Estio Marcelo Biesla, Diego Marona took charge of his Gimnasia side, looking to lift m off bottom place. 

Argentine legend was handed an early birthday present when his Gimnasia side emerged victorious against Newell's Old Boys. Marona was gifted a throne by his former side Newell's Old Boys and was seated on throne as he saw Gimnesia triumph over his old side. As Argentine great turns 59, here's a look at most hilarious antics from his career in game. 

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1. Best Player of Century award

Diego Marona is arguably greatest player to have graced football pitch, period. Argentine great was on course to receive "Best Player of 20th Century" award in a FIFA ceremony. However, after receiving information that he was to share award with Pele, Marona walked off st.

2. 2010 World Cup training session

In a training session before 2010 World Cup, Diego Marona h an interesting take on how to imbibe more team spirit in his squ. Marona organised a mini-match within his squ. losers of this mini-game were me to line up in goal, while winners were me to pelt losers with footballs. Marona joined Sergio Aguero and former Inter Milan centre-back Walter Samuel in goal to partake in ordeal. 

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3. 2018 World Cup, Argentina

2018 World Cup was a highly disappointing one for Argentinians. During ir narrow win over Nigeria in ir final group game, Diego Marona was in attendance. During game, Marona appeared to make an offensive two-handed gesture from stands. His attention-grabbing outburst led to Argentine legend being escorted out of VIP box during game.

4. Marona's superstitions at Gimnesia 

Having seen Gimnesia struggle in Argentinian league, Diego Marona decided that something drastic h to be done for change in ir fortunes. So, Argentine great took superstitious route out. He immediately banned colour green from dressing room, which meant that a number of players h to change ir boots. He also got whole team blessed in order to rid team of any negative energy. 

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5. UEFA Super Cup 1988/89

Having led Napoli to a 3-0 win over Juventus in quarter-final, it was up to Diego Marona to once again take charge during Napoli's UEFA Super Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich. After prevailing 2-0 over Bavarian giants in first leg, Napoli seemed well placed to ease through to final. Before game, however, Diego Marona chose an odd way of warming up to challenge. As Opus' 1986 hit 'Life is Life' played in stium, Marona indulged in a comical warm-up routine after showcasing array of ball controlling skills in his Arsenal. 

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