Zatman Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Quote Diego Maradona confronts 'coward' fans following match Diego Maradona has called opposition fans "cowards" after allegedly being involved in a confrontation following a match in the United Arab Emirates. The trouble started during his club Al Wasl's 2-0 UAE Pro League defeat at Al Shabab, whose fans allegedly started abusing players' wives and girlfriends. Maradona is understood to have climbed up into the stands to protect his wife. "Some people are cowards," Maradona told Gulf News. "They only attack women and have no courage to confront men." He added: "This is the first time I am upset with the fans. If they are angry with me they should know that I [climbed the stands] for my wife because someone was calling her names. "They shouldn't be angry with me, they should be angry with the people who did this. They are cowards, not real fans. "I accept defeat but I am not happy with what happened against the fans tonight." Security, players and Maradona helped wives and girlfriends to exit Al Wasl's stadium, based in the United Arab Emirates. Local media reported that no one was hurt. It was also reported that Al Wasl player Juan Ignacio Mercier's girlfriend tripped and fell down the stairs as she left the venue, with Mercier then helping her to safety. Al Shabab coach Paulo Bonamigo told Gulf News that he had not seen the incident. "By the time that was happening we were already down the tunnel," he said. "I don't think it had anything to do with our players. So it wasn't a problem with us. I have no comment." Maradona, who led Argentina to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup, signed a two-year contract with the club in May. Al Wasl are currently fifth in the UAE equivalent of the Premier League - the UAE Pro League - 15 points behind leaders Al Ain. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17560507 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Good for him. Probably not the best country to have your WAGs in the stands with sleeveless dresses on...I'm surprised women are let inside, TBH.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 3, 2020 Moderator Share Posted November 3, 2020 He's in hospital at the moment but is okay. Every single report I've seen of it gently hints at "Gone at it a bit hard for his 60h birthday". No halves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted November 3, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: He's in hospital at the moment but is okay. Every single report I've seen of it gently hints at "Gone at it a bit hard for his 60h birthday". No halves. Probably been at it too hard for the last 40+ years in fairness! Seems to be a bit more serious than over doing it for his 60th now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Its a bit of a miracle he is still alive, his condition around 2000 should and would have killed many people. Think Castro helped him with surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Rumours circulating that Maradona has passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 ESPN reporting his death, as are outlets in Brazil. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted November 25, 2020 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 I loved that mad bastard. Best player of all time. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giro Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Surprised it didnt happy years ago, rip Diego. One of the greatest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 in fairness its a miracle he got to 60, pretty sure he was given the last rights in early 2000s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Maradona in Mexico is a fascinating and interesting Netflix documentary about his time managing in Mexico. You can see his struggles from the past but still a love for football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flamingsombrero Posted November 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Greatest of all time 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post S-Platt Posted November 25, 2020 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 He was a genius in an era when you could be kicked all over the park. The stuff he did at Napoli is truly remarkable you have to watch the film a couple of years ago about him. RIP El Diego 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 A wonderful footballer. Will never forgive him for the handball but his second goal was genius in that game. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Thus is so weird. I started watching Maradona the documentary 2 hours ago. Then, I now, read he's died. Edited November 25, 2020 by KenjiOgiwara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 25, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, PaulC said: A wonderful footballer. Will never forgive him for the handball but his second goal was genius in that game. RIP From the hand of God but the head of Maradona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, S-Platt said: He was a genius in an era when you could be kicked all over the park. The stuff he did at Napoli is truly remarkable you have to watch the film a couple of years ago about him. RIP El Diego Spot on. Was really kicked to bits. Some of the footage really highlights it in that documentary. He moves past any defender, they try for the ball, give up then just kicks him red card'esque for no reason at all. Quite nasty injury he came back from at Barca as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 RIP Diego. I'll always remind you as one of the most gifted footballers of all time, and as a repulsive cheating crackhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ROTTERDAM1982 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 RIP Diego, regardless of what he did, did'nt do, he was the best of all time. If you love football, then Maradona took it to another level 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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