Gary Lineker shares lovely Diego Maradona story to sum up Argentine legend's enthusiasm

Former England international Gary Lineker was one of first to pay tribute after news of Diego Maradona's death came to light. Despite that, 59-year-old has since had to defend himself after his mess for Argentine great attracted controversy, with many claiming that Lineker's tribute was in poor taste. However, ar one of Gare Lineker tributes former player made on-air has since given an insight into Maradona’s immense footballing ability and love for beautiful game.

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Gary Lineker’s heartwarming story about Argentine idol's passion for game

Gary Lineker was speaking to former players like Rio Ferdinand, Michael Owen and Peter Crouch on BT Sport as he shared an interesting anecdote about Diego Maradona. 1986 Golden Boot winner talked about how he witnessed Diego Maradona’s passion for sport up close during a Boca Juniors game. Talking about moment, Gary Lineker discussed how Argentine star was a huge personality off pitch and always had a certain aura about him.

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Sharing details, Lineker revealed how Diego Maradona how stood in his own box along with his family members while watching game. Shedding light on Argentine’s enthusiasm and love for game, Lineker talked about how his daughter had to hold him tight to prevent him from falling over ceiling. While concluding astonishing story, Gary Lineker talked about how that moment made him realise level of passion Diego Maradona had for football.

Maradona warm-up video and Maradona skills part of unbelievable Gary Lineker tribute

Continuing his tribute, Gary Lineker n talked about how Maradona's skills left him awestruck after he once played alongside him in an exhibition game. 59-year-old on BT Sport revealed that he played with Maradona for 45 minutes during a game between Rest of World and an English league side at Wembley. Sharing anecdotes from same, Lineker explained how incredible Diego Maradona warm-up routine left players awestruck.

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Lineker expounded that Argentine spent five minutes juggling his socks while sitting alongside ors in dressing room, before going onto pitch to execute a remarkable piece of skill. Talking about moment, former striker said that Maradona juggled ball all way to centre circle, before launching it urds as he waited for ball to come back down. Argentine would n control ball while standing at almost same position, before launching it skywards again. 

Calling it one of most unbelievable things he has ever seen on a football pitch, Gary Lineker explained that Argentine icon did trick 13 times in succession, while ors could do it a maximum of three times later on. While concluding his tribute, forward also admitted that England side couldn’t man-mark Maradona during 1986 World Cup, as he was too skilful.

Paying hom to his greatness, Gary Linker on-air admitted that he feels that one can come close to matching quality Diego Maradona possessed on a football pitch.

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