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Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona is an emotional guy. After Argentia’s 3-0 loss to Croatia, Maradona was absolutely furious with his team and wanted them
Via SoccerLaDuma
“It cost us too much to be where we are for Croatia to hit us for three goals and to leave with our arms crossed without putting a foot in,” Maradona told Venezuelan TV channel Telesur.
“We’re going to defend our honour.”I’m furious and very upset inside, because anyone who has worn that shirt can’t see it being trampled like that by a Croatian team that isn’t Germany, that isn’t Brazil, that isn’t Holland or Spain.”
Today, Argentina was able to advance to the round of 16 after an epic win against Nigeria. Maradona was in the stands for the game and experienced every single emotion.
Here’s Maradona celebrating Messi’s goal to make the game 1-0.
Maradona has something to celebrate.#NGAARG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8u6MENhvpE
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 26, 2018
Taking a mid-game nap.
Maradona taking a mid-game nap? 😂#NBAARG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/x6Zp3Y3tnK
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 26, 2018
Maradona when Nigeria tied the game.
Anxiety SZN pic.twitter.com/FHkIgL4ET8
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 26, 2018
After Argentina retook the lead late in the second half.
That's right, two goals to one pic.twitter.com/O8PffheXNQ
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 26, 2018
And here’s Maradona crying after the game.
https://twitter.com/NutmegRadio/status/1011700440050950149
It must be exhausting being Diego Maradona, my goodness.