Argentina 2-1 England. John Barnes is tormenting Argentina now, but the South Americans scramble back and loft it forward to Diego Maradona, who wins a free-kick and uses up some valuable seconds
Turning his lens to Diego Maradona, the director focuses mainly on the turbulent years which the Argentine spent in Napoli. The documentary provides a startling insight into the pressures imposed upon the boy from the barrios, and the amount of footage made available to Kapadia makes for an engrossing watch. Where to watch: Amazon & Apple. 3.
More than three decades since Argentinian football icon Diego Maradona played for Napoli football club, he remains a visible presence in this Italian city. H
The Academy Award winner previews the film chronicling the good, bad and ugly about the sports figure before it hits HBO.
Argentina defeated West Germany 3-2 in the final, with Maradona’s pass to Jorge Burruchaga setting up both the winning goal and his own godlike status, and when Asif Kapadia’s documentary
The subsequent episodes show Maradona stealing every scene, igniting the team with hope and the fortitude to actually change its luck and win matches. Though Maradona died from a heart attack in 2020, Maradona in Mexico documents a complicated legend who still managed to inspire later in life. Where other documentaries tackle the dark side of
A groundbreaking biopic about one the greatest footballers to ever play the beautiful game, that is Diego Armando Maradona. In a career that glittered with the greatest accolades the game could offer, to his wild lifestyle off the pitch, to his family, to his revolutionary politics, Maradona’s life makes for enthralling viewing. 1 h 32 min 2009. 2GAUiQ.
