Maradona compares Argentina's 1986 team with current one
Updated: 2016-06-30 10:30
(Xinhua)
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This file photo taken on June 22, 1986 shows Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona (C) dribbling past three English defenders in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England. Thirty years ago on June 22, 1986 Maradona scored two goals against England, the first one dubbed "Hand of God" goal with his left hand as he jumped for the ball in front of goalkeeper Peter Shilton.[Photo/VCG] |
The message was published by Argentine media, despite being a private message between a group of 1986 world champion players.
The message from the former number 10, began: "Diego Maradona, your captain, speaking."
In the message, the 55-year-old also complained about the fact that his fellow former teammates were not "taken into account" for the Argentina coach position. Maradona coached the 2010 World Cup team in South Africa and made it to the quarterfinals.
Maradona said "every second that passes we are getting older".
In the World Cup 1986, Maradona scored two goals against England in the quarterfinals, one with his hand ("Hand of God") and the other was a memorable individual effort. The match ended 2-1 for Argentina and England went home.
Maradona was also part of the runners-up team at the World Cup 1990 in Italy.
Argentina's current team lost the 2016 Centennial Copa America final in the United States on June 26 to Chile in penalties, after drawing 0-0 after extra time.
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