The Fall of Diego Maradona | Part One
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper bring a two-part special focussing on the decline of one of the greatest footballers ever, Diego Maradona.
In part one, our co-hosts talk about Maradona's struggles with drug addiction, failed drug tests, and his eventual 15-month ban from football after a positive cocaine test in 1991. Despite these challenges, Maradona's impact on both the Napoli and Argentina national teams remained significant. Discover the infamous 5-0 defeat of Argentina by Colombia in 1993 and explore why the nation clamoured for Maradona's return to save their 1994 World Cup hopes. The episode provides a comprehensive look at Maradona's turbulent years leading up to his attempts at making a comeback.
Join us on Friday for Part Two.
00:00 Introduction and Context
00:30 The Decline of Diego Maradona
02:01 The Infamous Argentina vs. Colombia Match
04:57 The Fallout and National Disgrace
10:48 Maradona's Cultural Significance
16:04 Maradona's Turbulent Life in Naples
23:51 Maradona's Decline and Struggles with Fitness
25:19 Cocaine Scandal and Legal Troubles
26:53 The Fake Penis Incident and Drug Test
30:53 Maradona's Radical Detox and Support System
34:17 Political Context and Maradona's Popularity
39:52 Return to Football and Move to Sevilla
44:04 Struggles in Sevilla and Final Decline
47:52 Personal Breakdown and Return to Roots
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It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
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