Download or read book FAME Diego Maradona The Hand of God written by Michael L. Frizell and published by Bluewater Productions. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans call the game “soccer,” while the rest of the world dubs it “football.” Whatever it’s called, fans know the name while former and current players whisper it in respect for the man many consider to be the best player in world. Diego Maradona’s career was formed while he was only a child kicking a ball in the slums of Buenos Aires, Argentina, but he became a legend during the World Cup tournament in 1986 and named FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside his childhood hero, the remarkable Pelé. His storied career is chronicled in this latest illustrated biography.
Download or read book Fame Diego Maradona The Hand of God written by Michael Frizell and published by Tidalwave Productions. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans call the game "soccer," while the rest of the world dubs it "football." Whatever it's called, fans know the name while former and current players whisper it in respect for the man many consider to be the best player in world. Diego Maradona's career was formed while he was only a child kicking a ball in the slums of Buenos Aires, Argentina, but he became a legend during the World Cup tournament in 1986 and named FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside his childhood hero, the remarkable Pelé. His storied career is chronicled in this latest illustrated biography.
Download or read book Hand of God written by Jimmy Burns and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1997-05-08 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a biography of Diego Maradona, one of the world's most controversial and flamboyant sportsmen, arguably the greatest and certainly the most widely-known footballer of the modern age. During his tempestuous career he has played for top clubs in South America and Europe, and has been a central figure in four World Cups. With the fortunes he has earned from sponsorship and transfer deals, he has personified football, both as popular sport and big business.
Download or read book Hand of God written by Jimmy Burns and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story moves from the slums of Buenos Aires, where Maradona was born in 1960, to the stadiums of the United States, where he was expelled in 1994 after failing a drug test. In his rise to fame -- and notoriety -- Maradona played for some of the world's greatest teams, leading Argentina to their second World Cup championship in 1986, and captaining Napoli to two Italian league titles. But the pressures of stardom led to a cocaine addiction that caused the charismatic and stormy footballer to womanize, associate with organized crime, and become a pawn in Argentinean political gamesmanship. This examination of a complex sporting genius offers insight into a world of exploitation, corruption, and intrigue.
Download or read book Maradona written by Jimmy Burns and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The definitive work on Diego Maradona' The 42 'One of football's greatest stories ... this is the best football book in ages' Goal 'A modern footballing classic' FHM _________________________ Anyone doubting that Diego Maradona was more than just a football player had only to witness the outpourings after his death on November 25th 2020. During his tempestuous life and career, he played for top clubs in South America and Europe, notably Napoli where he became an adored hero and adopted son, and grew to be a legend in his homeland of Argentina after leading them to victory in the 1986 World Cup. Having gained access to his inner circle, Jimmy Burns traces Maradona's life from the slums of Buenos Aires, where he was born, through his great years of triumph, to the United States from where, in 1994, he was ignobly expelled after undergoing a positive drugs test. He also tells of his failed attempt to bring further glory to Argentina as coach in the 2010 World Cup, and ultimately, his tragic decline and recent death. Widely regarded as the best and most revealing account of the highs, lows, genius and flaws of arguably the greatest footballer of all time, this biography inspired Asif Kapadia's award-winning 2019 film Diego Maradona. _________________________ 'Excellent and well-researched' Sunday Times 'I finished it thinking how great it would be to make something on Diego Maradona one day' Asif Kapadia, director of Diego Maradona
Download or read book Touched by God written by Diego Armando Maradona and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the most remarkable—and controversial—World Cup triumph in history, told in a long-awaited firsthand account from Diego Maradona, its most legendary player. “This is Diego Armando Maradona speaking, the man who scored two goals against England and one of the few Argentines who knows how much the World Cup actually weighs” In June 1986, Diego Maradona—one of soccer’s greatest and most polarizing figures—proudly hoisted the World Cup above his head. Since then, Argentina’s World Cup victory has become the stuff of legend, particularly their infamous victory over England—only four years after the country’s defeat in the Falklands War—which featured arguably the best goal in history (Maradona’s “Goal of the Century”) and the worst (the notorious “Hand of God”). But Argentina’s victory came after months of struggle and discord within the team, including the Argentine government’s attempt to remove the team’s management, a lack of equipment that forced the players to buy their own uniforms, and an argument that caused the team’s captain to quit on the eve of the tournament. Now, thirty years after Argentina’s magical victory, Maradona tells his side of the story, vividly recounting how he led the team to win one of the greatest World Cup triumphs of all time.
Download or read book FAME Bad Bunny written by Eric Esquivel and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A QUICK BACKGROUND, FOR THE UNINITIATED: Bad Bunny is, without a doubt, the most popular entertainer in the world. In 2020, Spotify revealed that Bad Bunny was the most popular artist on their service- and that's BEFORE the release of his THIRD album of that year, "El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo." In the month of December, fans streamed Bad Bunny's songs more than 600 million times on Spotify, and another 500 million times on YouTube. Bad Bunny is currently a featured character in the WWE universe, who is currently UNDEFEATED at Wrestlemania-- the franchise's most-watched event. This biographical graphic novel explores how a nerdy grocery store clerk from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico became a cross-cultural sensation.
Download or read book Diego written by A A Josh and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Diego Maradona did on and off the soccer pitch left a permanent mark on the sport and the world.It would be an absolute mistake, and a waste, to reduce Diego Armando Maradona to dichotomy, either a lost drug addict that wasn't able to handle his fame or fortune, or a demi-god who emerged as the best footballer in the world and was therefore beyond good and evil. Diego Maradona is the 2169th most popular all-time person and the 688th most famous. Diego Maradona is described by fans as: Legendary, One of a kind, A winner, Skillful and A great performer.The complexities of understanding the multiple Maradonas are worthy of literary analysis more than psychology - Diego is a unique character that allowed the whole world to see the metamorphosis of a man and his circumstances for the past 60 years. And while it may be difficult to pull apart the different threads composing the complex narrative act of his life, it goes beyond saying that the conditions that helped him become the most famous person in the world are long gone. - MESSIBut just like his football career, his personal life away from the pitch was also littered with a number of controversies.THE SECREAT BEHIND HAND OF GOD GOAL AND MARADONA APOLOGY AFTER MANY YEARSTHE SECRET BEHIND HIS DEATH and many morePELE also talk about Maradona he knows - I have lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to be said, and he said many unheard incidents And MESSI tell it all about everything concern Diego Maradona . CLICK BUY NOW
Download or read book Maradona written by Guillem Balague and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MARADONA is the definitive new biography of a true global icon, from world-renowned football writer and journalist Guillem Balagué. Diego Armando Maradona was widely acclaimed as a genius. One of the greatest footballers of all time, he was also one of the most controversial. In an international career with Argentina he earned 91 caps and scored 34 goals and played in four FIFA World Cups. With his unforgettable 'hand of God' goal and unsurpassed second one in the 1986 quarter-final against England, he captained his nation and led them to victory over West Germany in the final in Mexico. His vision, passing, ball control and dribbling skills, and his presence and leadership on the field, often electrified his own team's overall performance. Maradona's club career included dazzling spells in his own country at Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys, and in Europe with Barcelona, Napoli and Sevilla. Yet his life was one of relentless media attention, including tales of drug abuse and constant health issues. Based on in-depth interviews and first-hand stories, Guillem Balagué's masterly biography represents a psychological and sociological approach to the legend. This journey of exploration takes Guillem to Argentina, Spain, Italy and Dubai. Along the way, he asks what fosters such adulation, and how this adoration engendered a self-destructive personality. Even after his untimely death in 2020, Maradona continues to fascinate: his divine status seemingly preserved for ever.
Download or read book Finding Fame written by Paul Baker and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Baker has experienced many ups and downs in his life, but it's how he dealt with these moments and learned from them that really sets his story apart. He is accustomed to failure, having learned how to turn negative experiences into positive outcomes, and he continues to remain focused on his ambitions by continually setting himself new goals. Covering themes such as ambition, determination, and the importance of mindset and exercise when it comes to personal growth, Finding Fame illustrates Paul's drive to constantly improve both himself and his life. Paul has enjoyed many major milestones over the years, from being awarded the Kyokushinkai Karate black belt at just age 16 to serving with the British Army, a career that led him all over the world to places like Belize and the Falkland Islands. This book showcases how important it is to fail in life – to get knocked down but then to rise up again, stronger and wiser and ready for the next obstacle. His martial arts background and army training taught Paul the importance of discipline and resilience, traits he took with him and used in all other areas of his life. Underlining everything he does is his knowledge of how your mindset can set you up for success, and the understanding that bad experiences aren't ultimately bad, as they can teach you the tools and techniques you need to navigate through the challenges of life. Paul also understands the power of setting goals in life, and in being ambitious with those goals. Without a clear, set plan, you won't know which direction to go in – which path to take – and, even if you end up going down a path you hadn't previously considered, you simply have to take that first step. What you learn along the way is often far more important than the destination you initially had in mind. Paul acknowledges the impact his environment had on him when he was younger, from his home life to his schooldays and his extracurricular activities. He attributes his positive growth mindset to several people from his youth: his parents, his middle school teacher, and his martial arts instructors. These individuals moulded who he was as a person and encouraged him to view circumstances and obstacles from a different perspective; by shifting his mindset, he opened himself up to all the wonderful opportunities this world has to offer. Exercise is another key theme in the book; Paul looks at how it's helped him physically and mentally. As he says, the earlier you start physical activity, the faster the payback – in all areas of your life. Not only does exercise improve your health and help with weight loss, but it also encourages a happier, more positive mindset, increases your energy levels, and gives you the confidence required to go after what you really want. Without exercise, Paul simply would not have accomplished everything he's achieved in his life so far. Finding Fame also looks at the music and world events that shaped Paul's adolescence as he grew up in the '80s, as well as his fitness victories – including the time he climbed Mont Blanc, a personal challenge he set himself to celebrate his 40th birthday. This book is an excellent example of how mindset is everything, how failure is a learning experience, and that – in order to keep growing as a person – you simply must carry on, no matter what. Finding Fame will give you the knowledge, motivation, and inspiration you need to identify your goals and go after what you really want in life.
Download or read book Maradona written by Diego Maradona and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features the life of Diego Maradona, from his poverty-stricken childhood to his emergence as the greatest soccer player of his generation.
Download or read book The Story Of Diego Maradona written by Clair Monti and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never has Diego Maradona's extraordinary story been told in his own words-until now. A poor boy from a Buenos Aires shantytown, Maradona's genius with a soccer ball took him to the heights of South American, European, and world soccer. Here the greatest player of his generation, and perhaps of all time, tells his tale: the pressures of being a child prodigy, the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, his roller-coaster seasons in Italy's top league, and the disgrace of his positive drug test at the 1994 World Cup. In this amazingly honest autobiography, he reveals the truth about his fame, his talent, and his weaknesses. It makes for dramatic reading. "Sometimes I think that my whole life is on film, that my whole life is in print. But it's not like that. There are things which are only in my heart-that no one knows. At last, I have decided to tell everything." -Diego Maradona In This book, you will find: -Argentina history book about the controversial Diego Maradona -A soccer biography for kids -Follows the author's journey from childhood to 1994
Download or read book Diego Maradona written by Anderson Gunyan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never has Diego Maradona's extraordinary story been told in his own words-until now. A poor boy from a Buenos Aires shantytown, Maradona's genius with a soccer ball took him to the heights of South American, European, and world soccer. Here the greatest player of his generation, and perhaps of all time, tells his tale: the pressures of being a child prodigy, the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, his roller-coaster seasons in Italy's top league, and the disgrace of his positive drug test at the 1994 World Cup. In this amazingly honest autobiography, he reveals the truth about his fame, his talent, and his weaknesses. It makes for dramatic reading. "Sometimes I think that my whole life is on film, that my whole life is in print. But it's not like that. There are things which are only in my heart-that no one knows. At last, I have decided to tell everything." -Diego Maradona In This book, you will find: -Argentina history book about the controversial Diego Maradona -A soccer biography for kids -Follows the author's journey from childhood to 1994
Download or read book Football s Golden Child written by Meggan Htwe and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never has Diego Maradona's extraordinary story been told in his own words-until now. A poor boy from a Buenos Aires shantytown, Maradona's genius with a soccer ball took him to the heights of South American, European, and world soccer. Here the greatest player of his generation, and perhaps of all time, tells his tale: the pressures of being a child prodigy, the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, his roller-coaster seasons in Italy's top league, and the disgrace of his positive drug test at the 1994 World Cup. In this amazingly honest autobiography, he reveals the truth about his fame, his talent, and his weaknesses. It makes for dramatic reading. "Sometimes I think that my whole life is on film, that my whole life is in print. But it's not like that. There are things which are only in my heart-that no one knows. At last, I have decided to tell everything." -Diego Maradona In This book, you will find: -Argentina history book about the controversial Diego Maradona -A soccer biography for kids -Follows the author's journey from childhood to 1994
Download or read book FAME The World Cup All Stars David Bekham Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona written by Michael Frizell and published by Bluewater Productions. This book was released on 2021-08-04 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans call the game “soccer,” while the rest of the world dubs it “football.” Whatever it’s called, fans know their names: Maradona. Beckham. Ronaldo. Messi. Diego Maradona’s career formed while he was only a child kicking a ball in the slums of Buenos Aires. He became a legend during the World Cup tournament in 1986 and was named FIFA Player of the 20th Century. David Beckham dreamed of playing for Manchester United and England and grew into a worldwide sex symbol, style icon, celebrity husband and father, and international brand. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro rose from poverty in Portugal to wear the number seven worn by Beckham. His speed, footwork, and skills as a forward and a winger made him one of the sport’s most respected players. One of the youngest ever to play the game professionally, Lionel Messi, proudly sporting the coveted number 10 worn by Maradona and Pele’ on his jersey, holds five Ballon d’Ors and a meritorious achievement award from FIFA. Their stories inspire us and teach us the meaning of hard work and dedication.
Download or read book Diego Maradona 193 Success Facts Everything You Need to Know about Diego Maradona written by Doris Velazquez and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-18 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Diego Maradona Biography That Will Give You ALL You Want To Know. This book is your ultimate resource for Diego Maradona. Here you will find the most up-to-date 193 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Diego Maradona's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Gonzalo Higuain - 2010 FIFA World Cup, 1986 FIFA World Cup, John Charles - Ability, Argentinos Juniors - Nicknames, Lisandro Lopez - International career, 1986 World Cup, Fernando Redondo - International career, Peter Shilton - The Hand of God, France vs Republic of Ireland (2010 FIFA World Cup Play-Off), Che Guevara in popular culture - Body art, Hand of God goal, Angel di Maria - Benfica, Hugo Gatti - Fact, Argentina and Brazil football rivalry - Pele/Maradona rivalry, 1982 FIFA World Cup - First round, Marcelo Vieira - Breakthrough season: 2010-11, Glenn Hoddle - England international career, Argentina and Brazil football rivalry - World Cup 1982, John Carlin - Career, Diego Sinagra - Diego Junior's Official Social Networks, 1986 FIFA World Cup - First round, Mononymous person - In the West, Gabriel Batistuta, David Campese - 1991 Rugby World Cup final, Peter Reid, Estadio Alberto J. Armando - Facilities, Alemao (footballer born 1961) - Playing career, Argentina national under-20 football team, Gheorghe Hagi, Deportivo Riestra, Argentina v England (1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final), Estadio Alberto J. Armando - Boca Museum, Argentina national under-20 football team - 1979 Youth championship, Diego Sinagra - Biography, Diego Milito - International career, Gabriel Batistuta - International career, and much more...
Download or read book Eight World Cups written by George Vecsey and published by Times Books. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Full of humor and insight about sport and culture.... The pomp, glory, and great entertainment all get their due in Eight World Cups."—The Boston Globe Blending witty travelogue with action on the field—and shady dealings in back rooms—George Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globe-trotting account of eight World Cups. He immerses himself in the great national leagues, historic clubs, and devoted fans and provides his up-close impressions of charismatic soccer stars like Sócrates, Maradona, Baggio, and Zidane, while also chronicling the rise of the U.S. men's and women's teams. Vecsey shows how each host nation has made the World Cup its own, from the all-night street parties in Spain in 1982 to the roar of vuvuzelas in South Africa in 2010, as the game in the stadium is backed up by the game in the street. But the joy is sometimes undermined by those who style themselves the game's protectors.
