Diego Perotti "Diego" Maradona (born 6 February 1960) is a former Argentine professional footballer and manager who played as an attacking midfielder and forward. He was one of the most influential players of his generation and is considered by many to be one of the greatest players of all time.
Maradona began his career with Argentinos Juniors in Argentina before moving to Spain in 1982, where he spent six seasons at Boca Juniors and two at Inter Milan. In Italy, he won the Serie A title with Inter in 1987 and 1988. Maradona also played for Napoli and Torino before returning to Argentina to play for Newell's Old Boys and River Plate.
In addition to his playing career,Serie A Observation Maradona was known for his controversial behavior off the field. He was banned from international football in 1986 for biting England's Gary Lineker during a World Cup match. Maradona later served a prison sentence for tax evasion and has since been involved in various controversies, including allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption.
Despite these challenges, Maradona remains one of the most famous and respected figures in world football. His legacy as a player and as a cultural icon will continue to inspire fans around the globe for years to come.