ed in Villa Fiorito, a shantytown on the southern outskirts of Buenos Aires. One of six children in a poor family, he says in his autobiography that his father never allowed him to go without a meal, but that he had to work in a factory from 4 am each day to do so. El Pibe de Oro The Golden Boy made his professional debut with Argentinos Juniors against Talleres de C 243. rdoba on October 20, 1976, just 10 days short of his 16th birthday. He scored in excess of 100 goals for the club, but despite his mesmerizing form, a call up from Cesar Luis Menotti for the 1978 World Cup was not forthcoming. Maradona joined Boca Juniors in 1981, although it was only a fleeting stay. He helped them win the championship before moving to Barcelona. Controversy in Barcelona: His transfer fee was a world record but Maradona found the temptations of the city too much to resist, and it was in 1983 that he allegedly cheap authentic jerseys started using cocaine. The city holds few pleasant memories for Maradona. He rowed with directors, suffered a bout of hepatitis, had his leg broken by the "Butcher of Bilbao" Andoni Goikoetxea, while failing to win a league or European title. wholesale authentic jerseys He did win a Spanish Cup and the now wholesale authentic jerseys defunct League Cup, but it was a period of underachievement. A move to Napoli would re ignite his career. Napoli's Favorite Son: El Diego came to be idolized by the Napoli fans as he led the club to Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. This was an astounding feat, and a proud era for the south of Italy in their quest to compete with the north and such powerhouse clubs as Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. Maradona's characteristics matched those of the city and its people. defiant, unapologetic and passionate. The tifosi fans ado

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