THIS Facebook generation might believe the super-human stats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are hitting make them the world’s best players.
But this tribute to Diego Maradona should remind anyone that he is the greatest ever footballer.
The pint-sized Argentine has posted a 30-minute montage of some of his most incredible highlights online and they are truly mesmerising.
Not only is the former Napoli man producing skills years ahead of their time, using both feet as if unaware mere mortals even have a preference and scoring some of the most sensational goals imaginable.
But he is doing it all while being attacked with some of the most vicious ‘tackles’ ever allowed on a football pitch, without ever even complaining, let alone diving like some of the drama queens of today.
The Hand of God almost fades into insignificance as you watch the genius tricks, audacious flicks and stunning free-kicks.
Even the wild off-field antics and dodgy 80’s afro don’t detract from the ethereal talent Maradona had AND the physical and mental strength he showed by wowing crowds in the face of disgusting attempts to hack him down.
The Rabona dinks and bicycle kicks are just as impressive as the way he somehow hurdles knee-high lunges with his gargantuan thighs bulging from his short shorts.
Maradona, ladies and gentlemen, the greatest ever.
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