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Richard Grant
Rock Star
Silver Level
For me it has to be Maradona. I was young when he shone in the 86 World Cup, so saw him as a superhero. That incredible goal against England!
I also remember him playing in Serie A, highlights on Sgorio. Used to do crazy things like do a short corner, turn his back to defender, and do a bicycle kick into the box. Talented enough to just show off like that.
Had such great confidence on the ball, fearless. He had his demons though, and I do think he always saw himself as an outsider, fighting against some phantom presence that was trying to keep him down. Its part of why Napoli suited him so much.
I also remember him playing in Serie A, highlights on Sgorio. Used to do crazy things like do a short corner, turn his back to defender, and do a bicycle kick into the box. Talented enough to just show off like that.
Had such great confidence on the ball, fearless. He had his demons though, and I do think he always saw himself as an outsider, fighting against some phantom presence that was trying to keep him down. Its part of why Napoli suited him so much.